Nipple removal during breast lift? Is it ever necessary? (photos)

July 10, 2018
Asked By:Postey1981 in Spain, ES

I had a consultation with a very successful, highly thought of surgeon, he told me that he considered the droop of my breasts quite severe and that repositioning the nipples while still attached could cause problems (with the blood supply to the nipple?) So he thought that in my case it would be less of a risk to just totally remove them and reattach the nipple afterwards. He warned me that I would more than likely lose sensitivity and the possibly I could lose the tips of my nipples!

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July 11, 2018

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July 18, 2018

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July 18, 2018

Answer: Breast lift

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July 12, 2018

Answer: Nipple removal during breast lift? Is it ever necessary?

Luis A. Mejia, MDPlastic Surgeon
July 12, 2018

Answer: Nipple removal during breast lift? Is it ever necessary?

Luis A. Mejia, MDPlastic Surgeon
July 11, 2018

Answer: Breast lift

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 11, 2018

Answer: Breast lift

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 11, 2018

Answer: Maintain nipple sensation with The Bellesoma Method

Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 11, 2018

Answer: Maintain nipple sensation with The Bellesoma Method

Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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