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

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breastreductionsurgeryJun 2, 2024

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?

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Dr. Zoran Potparic, MD
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Dr. Connie Hiers, MD, FACS
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