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Aesthetically Ideal Areola Size, How to Calculate
Hi I have noted that aesthetically ideal areola size is cited as being between 35mm and 48mm,or in terms of ratio(nipple:areola:breast) as 1:3:9....
How Long After Expander Exchange is Nipple /areola Done?
I am waiting for August to arrive so I can finally be rid of these painful expanders and have my implants. I am a small framed woman and I was and...
What Do I Need to Consider when Having the Areola Tattooed?
After skin sparing mastectomy with nipple reconstruction and tram flap procedure, my entire areolar complex was sacrificed. The original tatoo from...
Areola Reduction and Nipple Repositioning Possible?
I had a lumpectomy and removal of 3 lymph nodes and radiation on the left side that left me with pulled-in, nasty scars, and a nipple that faces to...
8 Days S/p Nipple-sparing Mastectomy; Skin Next to Areola is Bright Pink/sloughing?
In 3 directions (sup, lateral, inf to nipple, + lateral nipple) it looks the same as when a blister bursts and new skin is exposed-- raw with...
Developed a Large Hematoma Over Whole Breast After Breast Surgery, How Long for This to Heal?
I had breast surgery 3 wks ago for mass removal (2 masses). I developed a large hematoma over whole breast. It has improved but the area to the right...
During Breast Reconstruction is it Normal to do the Nipples the Same Time as the Implants?
My ps does the nipples at the same time of the exchange surgery, from the expanders to the silicone implants. Is this ok? I know my surgeon has a...
Will I Be Able to Leave my Areola in During a Dual Operation (Mastectomy and Reconstruction)?
How often in cancer patients will the areola be saved?
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