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Nipple piercing rejection - Will it scar? Is surgery needed? (photos)

Brave283650Mar 2, 2022
I've had my nipples piercing for over 5 years now and about a year ago i started noticing a hole in the middle of my nipple where you can see the barbell. Some sebaceous fluid kept coming out of it so i just thought it was normal and proceeded to clean if often. Yesterday i noticed how big it got and i read it means rejection. im worried it wont heal on its own. Sould i get recontructive surgery or is it totally not necesary? Im worried about breast feeding in the future.

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Zoran Potparic, MD

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...

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACS

You did not post photos, so I cannot be specific. You are still early in the healing phase and still have swelling. Once you reach 6 months, if you are still concerned, then post photos or go back to your surgeon. Please let your surgeon know now all your concerns.

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACS

The puckering is from loose skin, but micro-needling, with or without radiofrequency to tighten skin, should be helpful.

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