Nipple reconstruction after one sided nipple necrosis, is this possible? (Photo)

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I have had nipple necrosis on one breast, while the other breast healed normally. But I do not want tattoo and I also do not want to have one breast with a nipple, while the other breast does not have a nipple. What I would love, would be two somewhat symmetrical round areolas, they can be small, but just symmetrical and the removal of the nipple on the other breast, whilst constructing an areola similar to the other breast. Is this possible?

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

There are numerous techniques to reconstruct the nipple. This is done using local tissue so there will be no need for tattoo. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who performs breast reconstructions after cancer surgery would help. Good luck.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Fortunately you had just a small amount of nipple necrosis and most of the nipple is there. A minor revision can be done to make the nipple nice and round like the other one but you should wait at least six months

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Your photo is not clearly showing the involved nipple. Please repost with a close up view, or go back to your surgeon and discuss your options.

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