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Thank you for sharing your question. I would strongly advise you not to try this technique as it is painful, results in inferior results, and increases your risks of complications. Nipple reduction surgery can be performed safely and quickly in a surgeon's office. See an ASPS board certified plastic surgeon in consultation.
not advisable! the nipple as you know has many nerves making it very sensitive. choking it with a string will cause constant prolonged pain. best is to see your plastic surgeon to discuss the reason for removing it and options. patients requesting this procedure my practice are looking for a nipple reduction surgery of which there are many techniques.
Yes, you should ask anything of concern, especially when it comes to your specific anatomy and goals, during the consultation process. Ultimately, careful selection of plastic surgeon and communication goals are 2 of the keys to success when it comes to successful breast surgery. Best wishes.
Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. Though I see your loose stitch I do not see that your incision has opened but I would talk with your surgeon about your concerns. They can examine the stitches and determine appropriate wound care to ensure you go on to heal without issue...
There are different ways to keep nipples erected; placement of local tissue (flap) from areola in the nipple and/or placement of small particles of cartilage are some of the possibilities. However, with all of these procedures you may loose ability to breast feed due to need to remove nipple at...