Does tissue expansion surgery work on nipples?

Keloid scars are characterized by their growth potential and increased degree of inflammation within the skin. Unlike non-inflamed scars, keloids have the potential for growth beyond the original footprint of injury. Our office specializes in the management of keloids, whether single or...

Dear Raeann7, I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper...

Dear Brave283650, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photo, it looks like it is best to remove it. It will probably leave a scar. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society...

Reducing the size of the nipple is a very simple procedure that is done in local anesthesia. For the most part, it includes wedge like removal of nipple, with preservation of most of milk ducts. Reduction of the larger areola and correction of tuberosity can be done in the same time without...

Scarring after such an extensive procedure like breast reduction may, temporary or permanently, affect the appearance of nipple and areola. I am sure that your surgeon and consent forms that you signed before surgery mention possibility of nipple/areola side effects including partial or total...