After a breast reduction and lift, my areola and nipple have died. what should happen now. I go back to my Dr. tomorrow.
Answer: Nipple areolar slough This is a known complication of breast reduction surgery, more likely to occur in smokers or patients with long pedicles. If the nipple cannot be saved, your plastic surgeon will be able to perform nipple areolar reconstruction in several months. This will be covered by your insurance. Until your doctor tells you definitely that the nipple is totally lost, don't rush to conclusions. He may be able to debrief the area and ultimately save the nipple.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Nipple areolar slough This is a known complication of breast reduction surgery, more likely to occur in smokers or patients with long pedicles. If the nipple cannot be saved, your plastic surgeon will be able to perform nipple areolar reconstruction in several months. This will be covered by your insurance. Until your doctor tells you definitely that the nipple is totally lost, don't rush to conclusions. He may be able to debrief the area and ultimately save the nipple.
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Answer: Areola and Nipple Have Died - What Happens Now?
Sorry for you having this operative complication. After healing a nipple/areolar reconstruction can be done. I'm in the process of doing one from a non boarded PS who did not follow safe operative planning and techniques.
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Sorry for you having this operative complication. After healing a nipple/areolar reconstruction can be done. I'm in the process of doing one from a non boarded PS who did not follow safe operative planning and techniques.
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December 31, 2015
Answer: Areola and Nipple Have Died - What Happens Now?
This is a known complication of breast reduction surgery. Initially the nipple areolar complex should be treated with wet to dry dressing or Silvadene and allow to settle down. After the acute phase is over then your surgeon will discuss reconstruction of the defect as needed. It is important to work with yur surgeon to resolve this complication.
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December 31, 2015
Answer: Areola and Nipple Have Died - What Happens Now?
This is a known complication of breast reduction surgery. Initially the nipple areolar complex should be treated with wet to dry dressing or Silvadene and allow to settle down. After the acute phase is over then your surgeon will discuss reconstruction of the defect as needed. It is important to work with yur surgeon to resolve this complication.
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May 19, 2011
Answer: Nipple loss after reduction
Right the most important thing to do is do get with your surgeon. You will likely need that area debrided to healthy tissue, determine the extent of the problem, and develop a plan for reconstruction. As noted above, this is an uncommon, but well-known, complication of reduction/lift.
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May 19, 2011
Answer: Nipple loss after reduction
Right the most important thing to do is do get with your surgeon. You will likely need that area debrided to healthy tissue, determine the extent of the problem, and develop a plan for reconstruction. As noted above, this is an uncommon, but well-known, complication of reduction/lift.
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February 26, 2015
Answer: Areola and nipple have died
this can happen, fortunately not commonly. you are doing the right thing in seeing you doctor. he/she will guide through this complication. i am in favor of removing "black, dry, leathery " tissue but it should be conservative to avoid removing tissue that might have survived. you may finf the loss to be minimal and not need any further intervention. good luck and hang in there. also it is OK to get a second opinion.
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February 26, 2015
Answer: Areola and nipple have died
this can happen, fortunately not commonly. you are doing the right thing in seeing you doctor. he/she will guide through this complication. i am in favor of removing "black, dry, leathery " tissue but it should be conservative to avoid removing tissue that might have survived. you may finf the loss to be minimal and not need any further intervention. good luck and hang in there. also it is OK to get a second opinion.
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