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Had breast reduction about 10 days ago. My nipple area had poor circulation since leaving the OR. What are my options? (Photos)

bnroJul 2, 2016
I had a breast reduction about 10 days ago. My nipple area had poor circulation since leaving the OR. What are my options? A little background, I am 32 years old, I had breast augmentation surgery when I was 19 and a revision at 20 to correct differently shaped and sized breasts. During this most recent surgery, I had both implants removed and and had a lift and reduction.

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Tom J. Pousti, MD

 Congratulations on having undergone the breast reduction procedure.  Given your history of problematic healing at the T junction, I am not surprised that there is some "shape"  concerns. It is likely that you will find that as the scarring matures and softens that the area will round out to so...

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Lisa Lynn Sowder, MD (retired) - Account Suspended

Thanks for the photos.  I often do some liposuction  of the axillary area at the same time as breast reduction to assure a smooth contour.  How far back the liposuction goes depends on your anatomy and what you are expecting from the surgery.  If the liposuction goes onto your back, that wou...

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Morris Ritz, MB, BCh, FRACS

I would recommend seeing your doctor to discuss this, it may be hormonal but you need to be assessed first by your doctor to have a proper check up before contemplating any surgery.

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