I'm a 13 year breast cancer survivor, I had nipple reconstruction but my nipple is now flat, can I get it fixed?

Loss of projection after nipple reconstruction is common. Nipple reconstruction surgery can be repeated to improve projection.

Thank you for your question. I would need to examine you in-person to better answer your question. Flattening of the nipple after reconstruction is not uncommon, but it is possible to revise a nipple reconstruction. There are several different techniques that can be used, including adding filler or your own fat to increase the projection of the nipple and/or repeating the nipple reconstruction. I perform nipple reconstruction in our fully-accredited operating room under local anesthesia or IV sedation as an outpatient procedure. I recommend you speak with a fully-trained plastic surgeon to discuss your options.

There are many ways to reconstruct a nipple and some flatten out more easily than others.  You may benefit from a surgical revision.  There is also an option to add some filler, or volume to the nipple to make it protrude again.  This can be done with many of the hyaluronic acid fillers on the market, or with Radiesse.  Radiesse contains calcium so it may show up on a mammogram, but tends to hold its shape for a long time.  Fat is also an option, but requires surgery.  Good luck to you.