What are My Options After Nipple Loss?

asked 1 year ago by saras
Latest answer by Robert L. Kraft, MD
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Tags: age 18-24, nipples, loss, options

i did breast reduction surgery one and half year ago .. but i lost my nipple .. i have scar and the area should be around it has uneven color .. im not smoker 23 years old .. what is my choices now ?

9 answers to What are My Options After Nipple Loss?

Nipple Loss Options

If there is nipple loss then the wound needs to be debrided of dead tissue, that is, all dead tissue must be removed. Once the dead tissue is removed then the wound will begin to heal itself. The wound will heal slower if the dead tissue is left in place. Once the wound is healed the scar will be come softer with time. Your doctor may encourage you to massage the area to help soften the wound. Once the scar is soft then reconstruction of the nipple can be performed. Depending... more

Sharon Theresa McLaughlin MD
Long Island City Plastic Surgeon

Reconstruction of lost nipple

Nipple areolar reconstruction can be performed. Without seeing pictures, it is impossible to assess the scar formation. If the areola has also sloughed, the area can be tattooed to recreate the coloration and a more normal appearance. If you intend to pursue this procedure, I would not recommend Radiesse injection in the meantime.

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.foresthillsplasticsurgery.com

Treatment for nipple loss after reduction

The treatments actually depend on the specific type of loss you are referring to. If you lost the pigment of the areola due to scarring then medical grade areolar tattooing is an option, similar to what is offered breast reconstruction patients who suffer from breast cancer. If you lost the actual nipple, that projects in the middle, it is possible to reconstruct but it does require more surgery. I hope this help you. Kindest regards, Neil J. Zemmel more

Neil J. Zemmel, MD
Richmond Plastic Surgeon

Options After Nipple Loss

This is a rare but unfortunate complication of breast reduction. There are a few reconstruction options. Briefly, the nipples are created by folding skin flaps in a number of ways. The areola is reconstructed by tattooing or with skin grafts. Prosthetic ('stick on') nipples are also available, but many patients find them unsatisfactory.

Anindya Lahiri, MBBS
Birmingham Plastic Surgeon

Yes there are options

In addition to surgical choices, simple tatto of the area to mimic an areola may be reasonable (its done routinely after areolas are removed for cancer), as for the nipple a quick way to get some semblance of projection with little risk is using an injectable, preferably "radiesse" to form a mound under the skin. this can be done without tatto for temporary nipple projection while you consider other more permanent options for surgery. good luck. of course nothing should... more

Rafael C. Cabrera, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction - Nipple Loss, and Options for Reconstruction

Hi Saras, I'm obviously very sorry for the problem you've had. Nipple loss is a rare but obviously devastating complication. It is important to try to look forward at this point. Fortunately, there are a number of choices. First, you can have the nipple reconstucted possibly from your own tissues, depending on how it has scarred in. You will, of course, need to see a plastic surgeon for all of these options, or at least you SHOULD consult with one... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Nipple reconstruction

If you have lsot your nipple after a breast reduction and now are about one year out from the surgery, you may be a candidate for reconstruction of the nipple and areola.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction

A nipple reconstruction with ratio for color can frequently be performed. Usually after a year the scar has softened up enough.

David L. Abramson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Options after a nipple loss

Nipple loss after breast reduction or breast lift is very uncommon, but can happen. It is unusual to lose the entire nipple as the center and some of the areola will persist for most. The options to repair the problem can involve a skin graft to provide some substance and texture, and tattoo to apply color and cover the color lost in the scar. The results can be quite nice, and insurance should cover. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd