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Dear Raeann7,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Your nipple has a very minor indentation which is how it developed. Your areola has some widened scar areas, not completely round, and some left over areolar tissue inferiorly. This can be improved if you wish.
Dear Brave283650, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photo, it looks like it is best to remove it. It will probably leave a scar. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society...
Reducing the size of the nipple is a very simple procedure that is done in local anesthesia. For the most part, it includes wedge like removal of nipple, with preservation of most of milk ducts. Reduction of the larger areola and correction of tuberosity can be done in the same time without...
Scarring after such an extensive procedure like breast reduction may, temporary or permanently, affect the appearance of nipple and areola. I am sure that your surgeon and consent forms that you signed before surgery mention possibility of nipple/areola side effects including partial or total...
Dear Humorous381077, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American...
Dear mondriana, it is not possible to donate nipples. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic...
Shortening the nipple in your case is minimal surgical procedure that may consist only of cutting off portion of your long nipple. Very likely your immunodeficiency should not affect postoperative healing and cause complications. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is...
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