Two weeks post-op. Left nipple seems almost back to normal now. Right nipple was completely flat with no sensation. A few days ago, I noticed the areola peeling off leaving pink skin underneath. Surgeon said it was struggling to get blood flow. It looks like it's continuing to peel off. I felt some slight pain/sensation when surgeon was picking off the dead skin. I'm really scared about what's going to happen. What are my options?
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Hello and thank you for your excellent question. You are a great candidate for a breast reduction. The ultimate size, incision type, and other surgical details are based on your desired versus existing breast size and shape, your chest wall measurements, and soft tissue quality. Of course...
What you are describing after breast reduction happens from time to time. But, no, I do not think that means you will not get your sensation back. Almost all breast reduction patients have some overall decrease in sensation (certainly early on in the first few months of healing), but the nerve...
I would call the office of your plastic surgeon and speak with the biller in the office. I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with. Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic...
