I am 36, healthy bmi, with a very small upper body and aa breasts.I had a consult with a surgeon who said that he didn't suggest doing a nipple reduction and breast implants at the same time, due to nipple bacteria that increases the risk of capsular contracture. I don't doubt his expertise, but was hoping to see other doctor's thoughts on this. I have long droopy nipples from breastfeeding and very little breast tissue, hoping for a natural small c look. Thanks in advance!
Answer: Nipple reduction and augmentation There is very little data to reference when it comes to the specific change in risk with combined nipple reduction and augmentation. However, I share your surgeon's concern. Human nipples are not clean. A complication with the nipple reduction procedure like delayed healing or an infection might put you at risk of capsular contracture or an implant infection.
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Answer: Nipple reduction and augmentation There is very little data to reference when it comes to the specific change in risk with combined nipple reduction and augmentation. However, I share your surgeon's concern. Human nipples are not clean. A complication with the nipple reduction procedure like delayed healing or an infection might put you at risk of capsular contracture or an implant infection.
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Answer: Combining I am not aware of any data / literature that supports this concern. It is not uncommon to perform a breast augmentation and nipple reduction at the same time. I routinely perform the breast augmentation first and after completion of that part of the procedure in its entirety...we then perform the nipple reduction under the same anesthetic / trip to the OR. Regardless, it sounds like your surgeon is very careful which is a positive thing! Best of luck!
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Answer: Combining I am not aware of any data / literature that supports this concern. It is not uncommon to perform a breast augmentation and nipple reduction at the same time. I routinely perform the breast augmentation first and after completion of that part of the procedure in its entirety...we then perform the nipple reduction under the same anesthetic / trip to the OR. Regardless, it sounds like your surgeon is very careful which is a positive thing! Best of luck!
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April 23, 2023
Answer: Nipple reduction at same time of breast augmentation Thanks for your inquiry, I believe your surgeon concern is a valid, I do not know if we can quantify an exact increase. I personally do like to separate the procedures-best of luck.
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April 23, 2023
Answer: Nipple reduction at same time of breast augmentation Thanks for your inquiry, I believe your surgeon concern is a valid, I do not know if we can quantify an exact increase. I personally do like to separate the procedures-best of luck.
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April 24, 2023
Answer: Capsular contracture Dear Sicily1987,
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April 24, 2023
Answer: Capsular contracture Dear Sicily1987,
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April 19, 2023
Answer: Great Question Assuming your surgeon adheres to evidence based best practices, they will be utilizing an inframammary incision to deliver your implants into a subpectoral pocket; all the while keeping sterile adhesive coverings on your nipple areolar complexes. Once the breast augmentation is complete, your surgeon can safely remove the nipple shields and perform nipple reduction without increasing the risk of implant exposure.
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April 19, 2023
Answer: Great Question Assuming your surgeon adheres to evidence based best practices, they will be utilizing an inframammary incision to deliver your implants into a subpectoral pocket; all the while keeping sterile adhesive coverings on your nipple areolar complexes. Once the breast augmentation is complete, your surgeon can safely remove the nipple shields and perform nipple reduction without increasing the risk of implant exposure.
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