Nipple necrosis after a breast lift - what my reconstruction options? (photo)

Hello @elizabethcarrington12, thank you for your question. It is possible to consider a nipple reconstruction or aesthetic micropigmentation if you wish to match the characteristics of both breasts. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.

Dear elizabethcarrington12,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Your surgeon should be able to discuss options with you. Basically, they include fillers, which do not always work, using part of your good nipple to enlarge the flatter nipple, use a dermal graft or use a small flap of tissue to rebuild the nipple. If color is a problem, tattooing can correct this later. You can also choose to trim the opposite nipple to better match the smaller one.

Hi and welcome to our forum!There are many different methods of nipple reconstruction, including the "iron cross" technique where 4 flaps are elevated from the areola and are centralized into nipple position and the flaps are sutured together. Similar results are achieved with a "star" pattern. The denuded areola is then reconstructed with a skin graft. Cartilage grafts from the ear can be used to increase nipple projection. Prosthetic material can be worn under a bra to simulate nipple projection. Tattooing can be utilized to correct any color discrepancies. Another option includes reduction of the projection of the larger nipple. An in-person evaluation is required to determine the procedure of choice.Revisit your plastic surgeon for evaluation and discussion.Best wishes...