What are my chances of restoring my former breasts? (photos)

December 26, 2022
Asked By:MorgianaLawless in Chicago, Illinois, Сполучені Штати Америки

Last year I had surgery for purulent mastitis in my left breast - the wound wouldn't heal after that, so I had two more surgeries and my nipple is now distorted. I am concerned about nipple reconstruction, scars, and breast asymmetry (after these operations, the left breast is much smaller than the right). What are my chances of restoring my former breasts (I attach a photo, before and now)? I also had a nipple piercing before - can I get it back after reconstruction? Thank you!

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January 9, 2023

Answer: Time and fat grafting

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January 9, 2023

Answer: Time and fat grafting

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Derek Fletcher, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 31, 2022

Answer: What are my chances of restoring my former breasts?

December 31, 2022

Answer: What are my chances of restoring my former breasts?

December 29, 2022

Answer: Breast restoration

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 29, 2022

Answer: Breast restoration

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 28, 2022

Answer: Hopefully…

Ram Kalus, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 28, 2022

Answer: Hopefully…

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