Can an "indented" nipple be fixed after a breast reduction? (Photo)

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I had a breast reduction 6 months ago and went from a HH to a D. I love the way my right breast looks, but not my left. The areola is a different size and the nipple remains "indented" after the surgery. My right nipple looked similar right after the surgery but it "blossomed" and rounded out. The nipple also has no feeling, and there is a hard lump of scar tissue inside. . I'm aware that the feeling will not come back, but is there anything that can be done to "pop out" the nipple?

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

The depression after the reduction can be corrected by several different techniques. I would wait until you're at least a year postop before addressing it however.

Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Its possible that the inverted nipple is related to the ball of scar underneath it, in which case massaging the scar and softening it may help release the nipple. If scar massage doesn't work and it is still inverted at one year post reduction there are some procedures that can be done to release it. Diagnosing the exact cause is usually done more by feel than by appearance, so I would suggest seeing your surgeon to determine why your nipple looks that way and to discuss options as to how to correct it.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

YES! A local anesthesia operation of fat grafting with nipple elevation flap technique is indicated. My fee would be $2,500..

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

An evaluation in person would be beneficial to determine why it is indented.  Best to speak with your surgeon, perhaps he can offer to improve the appearance. Best of luck.

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

Thank you for the photo and question and you now have an inverted nipple on the left that absolutely can be corrected with further surgeryDr Corbin

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