I went to see a plastic surgeon about getting a breast reduction. I'm a size 40ddd. And would like to go down to a c cup. He said I'd need to have a nipple graft. Something about me being 24 cm or something. I'd just like some opinions please. I'm 22 by the way. I don't mind losing sensation and I don't plan on having any more kids so not being able to breast feed isn't an issue. But is this nipple graft thing more risky than not getting one?
July 16, 2014
Answer: Do I really need a free nipple graft? Free nipple grafts can be performed as part of the primary breast reduction plan or as a backup plan if the nipple looks threatened. In my practice, free nipple grafts are almost never performed. I would get a second opinion and be comfortable with your plan prior to the elective surgery.
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July 16, 2014
Answer: Do I really need a free nipple graft? Free nipple grafts can be performed as part of the primary breast reduction plan or as a backup plan if the nipple looks threatened. In my practice, free nipple grafts are almost never performed. I would get a second opinion and be comfortable with your plan prior to the elective surgery.
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July 14, 2014
Answer: Free Nipple grafts When a doctor performs a breast reduction surgery, the nipple and areola is moved to a higher and more desirable location on the breast. The tissue can move with its blood supply or transferred as a skin graft - similar to sod being planted in your backyard. If the tissue moves with its own blood supply, it will look normal and may feel normal. If a free nipple graft is performed, the color of the areola may change, the sensation will be lost and the ability for the nipple to maintain erection may be lost.Different procedures or techniques will have limitations that may or may not require a free nipple graft.Get several opinions of different doctors who perform different techniques to see what your true options are.For more information about your options, read my book, "Cosmetic Breast Surgery - a complete guide from A to double D".
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July 14, 2014
Answer: Free Nipple grafts When a doctor performs a breast reduction surgery, the nipple and areola is moved to a higher and more desirable location on the breast. The tissue can move with its blood supply or transferred as a skin graft - similar to sod being planted in your backyard. If the tissue moves with its own blood supply, it will look normal and may feel normal. If a free nipple graft is performed, the color of the areola may change, the sensation will be lost and the ability for the nipple to maintain erection may be lost.Different procedures or techniques will have limitations that may or may not require a free nipple graft.Get several opinions of different doctors who perform different techniques to see what your true options are.For more information about your options, read my book, "Cosmetic Breast Surgery - a complete guide from A to double D".
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