Age 58, 175lbs, 5'8" - should I be worried about cut off nipple technique?

March 14, 2022
Asked By:fineart111 in Fore Store, Virginia

I had a recent consultation. The surgeon indicated he might need to to cut the nipples off and then reattach during reduction. He said with with larger breasts reducing to smaller, it's common for him to cut the nipple off to lessen blood supply issues. I am concerned about that I'm an H and would like to be a small D. Should I be concerned? I really don't love the idea of losing all sensation and just having a grafted non-sensate nipple. I am 58, 175, 5'8" & active

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