I went for 2 opinions for risk reducing mastectomies, NIPPLE SPARING for brca mutation. At one facility the plastic surgeon does the nipple delay procedure to increase the chance of the nipple surviving. At a 2nd facility the breast surgeon said he does the nipple delay procedure. I have no idea who would be best at doing this., breast surgeon, or plastic surgeon?
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More information on why this has been recommended would be helpful- are you positive for a genetic mutation? We don't recommend that pregnant patients undergo elective mastectomy surgery.
Most likely this is a fluid collection or perhaps a collection of congealed blood called a hematoma. Neither are dangerous, but can make the site uncomfortable. While your body will take care of the swelling eventually, no matter the cause, you may feel better faster if a liquid portion can be...
Peeling is healing! More than likely there was temporary injury to the nipple and areola that is resolving. It's common for the skin to become flaky in this setting, but this should not be a permanent issue. If you have a cancer diagnosis and were on hormones that have been stopped and/or placed...