I had my BA 3 weeks ago (silicone, subglandular, areola insicion) and I would like to get my nipple pierced (not now, maybe in a few months). I have lost the sensitivity of my right nipple and I would like to know if I can take that as an advantage to prevent the pain. Please let me know if I may do it, if there are any risks and how long would I have to wait to do it. Thanks!
October 22, 2015
Answer: Wait until you've completed your breast augmentation recovery. At 3 weeks post-op, your breasts are still in a recovery phase and need time to completely heal. If you attempt to open a new wound, which is essentially what a piercing is, you run the risk of infection and irritation. It's best to wait until you're fully healed, which can take three months or longer, before you consider piercing your nipple. At that time, consult with your surgeon to discuss potential risks and to obtain a recommendation. It's better to make sure everything's in good shape beforehand than it is to come back months later to try and correct an issue caused by a new piercing.
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October 22, 2015
Answer: Wait until you've completed your breast augmentation recovery. At 3 weeks post-op, your breasts are still in a recovery phase and need time to completely heal. If you attempt to open a new wound, which is essentially what a piercing is, you run the risk of infection and irritation. It's best to wait until you're fully healed, which can take three months or longer, before you consider piercing your nipple. At that time, consult with your surgeon to discuss potential risks and to obtain a recommendation. It's better to make sure everything's in good shape beforehand than it is to come back months later to try and correct an issue caused by a new piercing.
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October 1, 2015
Answer: Nipple Piercing After Breast Augmentation In general, I recommend that my patients do not have nipple piercings after breast augmentation surgery as this could potentially cause issues with injuring the milk ducts and increase the risk of infection somewhat. That being said, if this is a very important goal for patients, it is certainly something they can do at their own discretion. I would advise that patients wait at least a few months after their surgery before having the piercing to minimize infection risks. If you have loss of sensation in one of your nipples, it is likely to last for a few months and will probably reduce the discomfort of having the nipples pierced. If the sensation comes back sooner than that, I would still advise waiting to maximum overall safety.
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October 1, 2015
Answer: Nipple Piercing After Breast Augmentation In general, I recommend that my patients do not have nipple piercings after breast augmentation surgery as this could potentially cause issues with injuring the milk ducts and increase the risk of infection somewhat. That being said, if this is a very important goal for patients, it is certainly something they can do at their own discretion. I would advise that patients wait at least a few months after their surgery before having the piercing to minimize infection risks. If you have loss of sensation in one of your nipples, it is likely to last for a few months and will probably reduce the discomfort of having the nipples pierced. If the sensation comes back sooner than that, I would still advise waiting to maximum overall safety.
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September 15, 2015
Answer: Delay piercing for 3-6 months. The number of women with nipple piercings seems to be increasing.We ocassionally see women who request nipple piercings following breast augmentation surgery.Under these circumstances, safety should be everyone’s first priority. For this reason, nipple piercing should be delayed for at least 3 to 6 months following breast augmentation.This hopefully minimizes the potential for infections within the breast ductal system.Infection following breast augmentation is a devastating complication that can result in loss of breast implants.If you’re considering nipple piercings, consultation with your plastic surgeon is appropriate.Your surgeon should be able to address your concerns and determine an appropriate timeline.
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September 15, 2015
Answer: Delay piercing for 3-6 months. The number of women with nipple piercings seems to be increasing.We ocassionally see women who request nipple piercings following breast augmentation surgery.Under these circumstances, safety should be everyone’s first priority. For this reason, nipple piercing should be delayed for at least 3 to 6 months following breast augmentation.This hopefully minimizes the potential for infections within the breast ductal system.Infection following breast augmentation is a devastating complication that can result in loss of breast implants.If you’re considering nipple piercings, consultation with your plastic surgeon is appropriate.Your surgeon should be able to address your concerns and determine an appropriate timeline.
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