I Had a Breast Reduction and I No Longer Have Nipples - What Can Be Done?

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Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Nipple and areola reconstruction can usually be performed as one does for mastectomy patients.  You just have to wait for everything to heal.

Tim Sayed, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Sorry to hear you had this complication of breast reduction. It is always a risk of breast reduction surgery. Nipple and areolar reconstruction can be performed with small flaps of tissue to make a nipple and the areola can be reconstructed with either a skin graft or a tattoo. We do a lot of these reconstructions in our office as part of breast cancer reconstruction and are quite expert at it. Good luck.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

I am sorry to hear that you had this complication, which is a recognized risk of breast reduction surgery.  At this point, you have two options. The first is a flap for reconstruction of the nipple accompanied by a skin graft to recreate the areola.  The alternative is reconstructing the nipple followed by tattoo to color in the areola.  Best of luck as you pursue this!

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