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What Are the Methods to Fix a Herniated Areola (Stage 2 and 3)?

asked 1 year ago by amberrosa in NY
Latest answer by Peter E. Johnson, MD
Question viewed 497 times
Tags: areola, hernia, technique

the herniated areola is the remaining of tuberous breast deformity post surgical correction with inframmamary incision. constriction was released from the inside. can fixing the hernia compromize nipple sensation?

4 answers to What Are the Methods to Fix a Herniated Areola (Stage 2 and 3)?

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Tuberous breast herniated nipple

The nipple-areolar complex can be reduced in size.  At the same time, any herniated tissue can be released and allowed to drape over the current breast tissue or implant.  While there is a always a small risk of a change in sensation when operating in this region, it would be very unusual for you to experience permanent sensation loss of the nipple with this procedure.  Good luck, /nsn.
Nina S. Naidu, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Fixing the nipple in a tuberous breast

The mushroom like projection of the nipple in a tuberous breast is controlled by releasing the constricted skin around the base of the areola and spreading the nipple areola out after the tissue within the breast is released as well. Nipple sensation is not a problem with the release, though a large breast implant can cause numbness as it challenges the tissue to relax and expand to accommodate the implant. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Herniated areola

A herniated areola often accompanies a tuberous deformity.  I usually add a circumareola skin excison with a purse string suture to implode the herniated areola.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Tubular Breasts and Puffy Nipples

Tubular breasts frequently have two components. A tight lower half of the breast and full areolae. While the asymmetry of the breast volume and overall breast mound shape can be improved with breast augmentation and internal release of a constricted breast base, the periareolar approach is often used so that the nipple and areola shape can be addressed. Sometimes a periareolar lift is performed to remove redundant skin and to internally support the breast tissue and prevent it from... more
Joseph Mele, MD

Walnut Creek Plastic Surgeon

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