Can I get my nipples pierced even though I had to have free nipple grafting? (Photo)

Question

I am just one month post operation however I want to get my nipples pierced in another 3months for my birthday! However I wanted to know if it was ok because I did have to get free nipple grafting!!! My nipples never had any feeling anyway! But they are flat now! So is it possible?

S. Alexander Earle, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your questions and I hope your recovery is going well.  Yes, piercing your nipples 3 months after nipple grafting is not a problem.  All tissues should be well healed by then.
Hope this helps and good luck!

Deborah Sillins, MD · Answer

You should be able to get your nipple pierce. By 4 months your free nipple grafts should be able to tolerate that. I would check with your surgeon since he see your healing process.

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry, when your surgeon feels the nipples are well healed, you should be able to safely consider piercing them, good luck.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and congratulations on your breast reduction surgery.  Once your tissues have fully healed you are okay to pursue a nipple piercing.  At times due to the nature of nipple grafting you will not have much nipple projection which can make piercing difficult.  Hope this helps.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

After you're completely healed piercings are acceptable. You should ask your plastic surgeon when the ideal date will occur. Best wishes, Dr. Aldo

William T. Stoeckel, MD · Answer

Once your breasts have completely healed, there should not be an issue with nipple piercing. If you have lost projection of your nipple and there isn't anything to pierce, that may be another issue.

Mark Broudo, MD · Answer

You should be just fine with nipple piercing. However, I would wait at least three months after surgery.

David E. Morales, MD · Answer

Once your nipples have healed a simple piercing will be OK.  Wait a full three months before the procedure.
Best Wishes,
David Morales MD

Can I get my nipples pierced even though I had to have free nipple grafting? (Photo)

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