Is the Nipple Always Removed During Nipple Surgery?

February 9, 2009
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Is the nipple always removed completely from the breast before being reattached?

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October 25, 2016

Answer: Removal of nipple

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 25, 2016

Answer: Removal of nipple

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 26, 2015

Answer: Nipples Not Removed for Most Nipple Surgery

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 26, 2015

Answer: Nipples Not Removed for Most Nipple Surgery

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 4, 2009

Answer: Nipple most commonly stays attached

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 4, 2009

Answer: Nipple most commonly stays attached

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 2, 2009

Answer: Nipple Removal

Farbod Esmailian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 2, 2009

Answer: Nipple Removal

Farbod Esmailian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 16, 2009

Answer: Nipple is rarely 'removed' during breast reduction or lift

Sanjay Grover, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 16, 2009

Answer: Nipple is rarely 'removed' during breast reduction or lift

Sanjay Grover, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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