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
March 15, 2022
Answer: Breast reduction What you are referring to is called a free nipple graft. There are very few cases where this needs to be done. You may want to get other opinions to determine if that is really necessary.
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March 15, 2022
Answer: Breast reduction What you are referring to is called a free nipple graft. There are very few cases where this needs to be done. You may want to get other opinions to determine if that is really necessary.
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March 18, 2022
Answer: Nipple graft vs. pedicle flap breast reduction Hi and welcome to our forum! When considering breast reduction, one must be aware of the two options of nipple-areolar placement. Pedicle flap repair maintains the viability (and sensation to some extent) to the nipple areolar complex. The flap must remain attached to underlying tissues for survival. In patients with severe macromastia, the flap will be quite bulky and long, limiting the amount of reduction possible, and in some cases, jeoparding the survival of the flap. In this circumstance, the nipple areolar complex is harvested from its original location and is placed as a free tissue graft at the apex of the new breast mound. Best wishes...
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March 18, 2022
Answer: Nipple graft vs. pedicle flap breast reduction Hi and welcome to our forum! When considering breast reduction, one must be aware of the two options of nipple-areolar placement. Pedicle flap repair maintains the viability (and sensation to some extent) to the nipple areolar complex. The flap must remain attached to underlying tissues for survival. In patients with severe macromastia, the flap will be quite bulky and long, limiting the amount of reduction possible, and in some cases, jeoparding the survival of the flap. In this circumstance, the nipple areolar complex is harvested from its original location and is placed as a free tissue graft at the apex of the new breast mound. Best wishes...
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