I'm 4 weeks post-op, and I had venous congestion in my nipple/areola. My doctor prescribed nitropaste, which helped. However, my nipple scabbed, and when the scab fell off today, there's almost nothing left (maybe 1-2mm). I feel awful and have been crying for hours. Is there any chance that this flattened tissue will protrude more? Will I be able to breastfeed? Should I expect my surgeon to do a free nipple reconstruction? Would nipple reconstruction prevent me from being able to breastfeed?
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Answer: I lost most of my nipple after surgery (without a FNG). Is there any chance that the nipple will "bounce back?"
Since your surgeon cleared you to resume full activity, he or she must have felt you were healing well and it was safe to return. That being said, it is common to notice increases in swelling with certain activities for weeks and even months after surgery. If the swelling is...
There are no universal criteria for breast reduction; each individual insurance company has its own policies. Symptoms of neck and shoulder and back pain, large heavy breasts would suggest medical necessity. This does not mean insurance will cover it; it truly depends on the policy...
