Conditions
Third Nipple
A third nipple didn’t prevent Francisco Scaramanga from becoming the world’s top-paid assassin in the Bond movie ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’…and why should it? After all, it’s not as uncommon as you may think. Around 1 in 18 people in the UK may have a third or ‘supernumerary nipple’ and the only real problem may be the social stigma attached to them. They’re often mistaken for moles, as they are not properly formed like normal nipples and can usually be found on an imaginary ‘milk line’ between the armpit and inner thigh. If you feel uncomfortable about yours, it’s probably best to speak to your GP to determine whether surgery is needed. However, Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg has decided against going under the knife to remove his extra teat, because he’s grown to love it. And to put all the rumours to bed about her third nipple, Lily Allen proudly flashed hers whilst hosting the Friday Night Project!
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I have a third nipple right bellow the left nipple, I love my third nipple, all my friends think it is freaking awesome, i wouldn't get it removed for the world!!! ITS SO SWEET!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!
Hi i have a third nipple and im very embarrassed about it.How can i remove it.Please help!!
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im 15 and i have a third nipple belove my left boob, can i get it removed?
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I'm 21 years old, I have a third nipple. And my whole life I have hated it. I never talk about it, and i try not to let anyone ever see it. It's terrible and embarrassing to me. I want it removed, but I'm not sure what the first step is really? What kind of doctor do I need to go to first? Should I just go straight into a plastic surgeons office?
I am the same as you, im 17 and no one knows i have a 3rd nipple, i know everyone would laugh at me if they found out. I Need to get it removed
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i have a third nipple and i would like to know how much it would cost to get it removed?
i am a 15 year old boy and i have 6 EXTRA nipples, they really dont bother me infact my girlfriend finds it a turn on as she has more things to rub and play with! dont worry about it guys!!!
im a 15 year old girl and i have one extra nipple, i would never feel comfortable with my top off and now that i have started to sleep with my boyfriend im worried about taking my top off because i have never told anyone. Has anyone got any advice to give me?
hi, i have 2 extra nipples, one is bigger than the other. im 27 and over the years i've slowly got used to them, but i will never be comfortable with my top of in the sunshine.....ever. they say 1 in 15 or so people have an extra nipple but im yet to know someone who has, and have never seen one out on the beach either!
I also have 2 extra nipples the 1 on the left is bigger and occasionally it gets sore. I have also been so embaressed by this I was told when I was 18 by a consultant(pregnancey check up) that it is very common & not to worry about them. I am 31
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im 17 and my nipple is basically split into two.. i was just curious on weather this would affect me if i was to decide to breast feed my child should i have one also ive noticed im on the implant and my breasts are very tender and sore most of the time im also producing milk, is this to do with the level of hormonals in my body due to my implant. please help!
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Hi i am a 17 year old girl. I have a small nipple-like growth on my abdomen. I originally thought it was a mole, but after closer perusal a friend pointed out it may in fact be a nipple. It is brown with a slight pinky colour in the middle. Help?
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