A nipple or areola reduction can be performed if nipples are too large, hanging, or over-projecting. It is not recommended in women who plan on breastfeeding. During the procedure, a ring of skin is removed from the base of the nipple and the incision is closed with dissolvable sutures. This procedure can be performed in the clinic under local anesthesia.

Nipple inversion affects between 10-20% of all men and women and can be a cause of self-consciousness for many of those affected. Nipple inversion may occur in various grades or forms, sometimes affecting only one nipple or the nipple may protrude under certain circumstances, but is primarily in an inverted state. Fortunately, inverted nipple correction is a relatively simple procedure that can correct undesired nipple inversion.