Having a reduction been told as nipple is 36cm away from centre of collar bone would need free graft but will only have areola not nipple left
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Answer: Nipple grafts after breast reduction It is true that a free nipple grafts do tend to flatten (lose projection of the nipple) post-op, and they can also lose some of their natural pigmentation as well, making them paler in tone. There may be surgical techniques that can avoid the use of a free nipple graft, such as using an inferior pedicle technique. There are pros and cons of each approach and I would advise visiting a surgeon with a practice with a focus on plastic surgery of the breast to discuss an approach tailored to you in a face to face consultation.
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Answer: Nipple grafts after breast reduction It is true that a free nipple grafts do tend to flatten (lose projection of the nipple) post-op, and they can also lose some of their natural pigmentation as well, making them paler in tone. There may be surgical techniques that can avoid the use of a free nipple graft, such as using an inferior pedicle technique. There are pros and cons of each approach and I would advise visiting a surgeon with a practice with a focus on plastic surgery of the breast to discuss an approach tailored to you in a face to face consultation.
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May 19, 2022
Answer: Will my nipple go completely flat after free nipple graft breast reduction? Most likely, yes. A free nipple graft breast reduction is a type of procedure where the surgeon removes the nipple and areola (the colored part around the nipple) and transplants it to a new location on the breast. This type of procedure is typically only done when the amount of tissue to be removed is very large and/or when the patient has very droopy breasts. The nipple will be permanently attached to the breast and will not be able to move or feel sensation.
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May 19, 2022
Answer: Will my nipple go completely flat after free nipple graft breast reduction? Most likely, yes. A free nipple graft breast reduction is a type of procedure where the surgeon removes the nipple and areola (the colored part around the nipple) and transplants it to a new location on the breast. This type of procedure is typically only done when the amount of tissue to be removed is very large and/or when the patient has very droopy breasts. The nipple will be permanently attached to the breast and will not be able to move or feel sensation.
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May 3, 2022
Answer: Appearance of nipple following free nipple graft in breast reduction. When the nipple areolar complex is placed as a free nipple graft, it does have to be thinned down to maxmise graft take and survival. Having said that, you don't necessarily need a free nipple graft just because the nipple to SSN distance is 36cm.
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May 3, 2022
Answer: Appearance of nipple following free nipple graft in breast reduction. When the nipple areolar complex is placed as a free nipple graft, it does have to be thinned down to maxmise graft take and survival. Having said that, you don't necessarily need a free nipple graft just because the nipple to SSN distance is 36cm.
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May 3, 2022
Answer: Will my nipple go completely flat after free nipple graft breast reduction? Hello @ktk78 thank you for your question. I suggest you consult with several board certified plastic surgeons. When I perform a breast reduction, I try to reduce the volume of the breast tissue in the different segments. What happens? depending on the surgical technique developed by the specialist, depending on the shape of the breast, a greater reduction will be made on one segment than on the other in order to achieve the best aesthetic result. The best aesthetics result for me is a breast that has an adequate shape and proportion, that the projection is slightly conical, that has a slight descent in the upper part so that it looks esthetically adequate. When these volumes are reduced, obviously I have to make a rearrangement of all the tissues, always keeping the areola and the nipple together. I hope this shed some light. Best luck! Alan Gonzalez MD FACS
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May 3, 2022
Answer: Will my nipple go completely flat after free nipple graft breast reduction? Hello @ktk78 thank you for your question. I suggest you consult with several board certified plastic surgeons. When I perform a breast reduction, I try to reduce the volume of the breast tissue in the different segments. What happens? depending on the surgical technique developed by the specialist, depending on the shape of the breast, a greater reduction will be made on one segment than on the other in order to achieve the best aesthetic result. The best aesthetics result for me is a breast that has an adequate shape and proportion, that the projection is slightly conical, that has a slight descent in the upper part so that it looks esthetically adequate. When these volumes are reduced, obviously I have to make a rearrangement of all the tissues, always keeping the areola and the nipple together. I hope this shed some light. Best luck! Alan Gonzalez MD FACS
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