Nipple correction surgery corrects problems associated with enlarged, asymmetrical, protruding or inverted nipples and can be seen in both men and women.
The nipple is made of two parts: the nipple and the areola. The nipple is the projected part and the areola is the dark pigmented skin that surrounds the nipple. Inverted nipples is the most common nipple correction surgery.
Inverted nipple is an irregularity in which a woman’s nipples point more inwards than outwards. It may be noticeable from childhood or develop over time and results from breast tissue that pinches the base of the nipple, limiting stretch and movement. The constriction may be caused by shortened milk ducts, a reduction in breast tissue (usually after pregnancy), or a combination of the two.
Inverted nipples are not typically considered a health hazard, they are the result of an imbalance in muscle traction, where the strength of the outward muscle is weaker than the inward, which can be longer or have a stronger pull, causing the nipple to remain retracted.
Dr Wessels performs nipple reduction to correct nipples that are disproportionately large or long or nipples that tend to droop. He can also bring balance and symmetry to nipples that are different sizes or shapes. The procedure is available to both men and women, since both genders may want to make changes to their bodies due to the size, shape or appearance of the nipples.
Areola reduction surgery is another cosmetic option designed for men and women to reduce enlarged, puffy or asymmetrical areolas. For some, the enlargement may be due to a somewhat familiar congenital issue. Others may see changes occur to the size of the areolas over time, due to factors like pregnancy and breastfeeding. Fortunately, Dr Wessels performs surgery to change this.
Modern surgery is generally safe but does have the potential for risks and complications to occur. Some of the possible complications and risks associated with correction of inverted nipples may include:
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Dr. Louis Wessels is a highly qualified specialist plastic, cosmetic, and reconstructive surgeon with a particular focus on breast and body surgery, including liposuction.
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His practice encompasses the full spectrum of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, with special expertise in breast surgery. These include primary and revision breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, and tuberous breast reconstruction, as well as body contouring procedures such as abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and liposuction.
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Dr. Wessels completed his medical degree (MBChB) in South Africa, followed by internship and general surgery training in one of the most demanding clinical environments. He subsequently completed both his Fellowship and Master of Medicine in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in South Africa, gaining extensive experience across complex reconstructive and cosmetic procedures.
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He later completed a second Fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Sydney, Australia, and was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2015. Dr. Wessels has published internationally recognised research on breast implant infection and outcomes following breast augmentation surgery.
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He subsequently graduated from Macquarie University in the inaugural intake of the Master of Advanced Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery), for which he was awarded a scholarship from Johnson & Johnson.
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Committed to excellence and innovation, Dr. Wessels regularly attends international conferences and professional development seminars to remain at the forefront of evidence-based practice and advanced surgical techniques. He is the founder and lead surgeon at One Cosmetic.
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