I cannot find the correct term on line. I have seen plastic surgeons on two occasions-- they have told me your nipple can lose blood flow if your breasts are so long. Can someone please tell me what that measurement is? I am a 36I and was denied a reduction. no matter my weight, 320 or 170, my breasts do not shrink, in fact I've gone from DDD to the I after weight loss surgery. I'm trying to appeal and want this magical number so i can say, HEY MY NIPPLES are at risk.
Answer: Breast reduction Dear scout2020,
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November 7, 2020
Answer: Breast reduction Nipple necrosis is the term. The further the nipple has to be moved the greater the risk is. The risk overall is pretty low and largely surgeon and technique dependent. Some surgeon will avoid this in cases where your nipple is very low by moving the nipple like a skin graft. This rarely is required.
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November 7, 2020
Answer: Breast reduction Nipple necrosis is the term. The further the nipple has to be moved the greater the risk is. The risk overall is pretty low and largely surgeon and technique dependent. Some surgeon will avoid this in cases where your nipple is very low by moving the nipple like a skin graft. This rarely is required.
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November 7, 2020
Answer: Blood flow to nipples There is no magic number that indicates whether or not you will have problems with poor blood flow to your nipples after breast reduction surgery. In general, the longer the distance from the edge of the dissection to the nipple, the more risky it is that you will have poor blood flow to the nipple. It is still a relatively rare occurrence to have nipple ischemia, even with large reductions. To have the procedure approved through insurance, certain criteria have to be met. The risk of blood flow to the nipples has nothing to do with the approval process. In fact it is illogical to bring that up, because the risk of blood flow to your nipple only occurs after surgery. To reduce the risk of poor blood flow to the nipples you should avoid having surgery altogether. Also keep in mind that even extremely saggy breasts often do not weigh that much. Insurance companies are generally very specific about the pre-authorization criteria. Best wishes to you.
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November 7, 2020
Answer: Blood flow to nipples There is no magic number that indicates whether or not you will have problems with poor blood flow to your nipples after breast reduction surgery. In general, the longer the distance from the edge of the dissection to the nipple, the more risky it is that you will have poor blood flow to the nipple. It is still a relatively rare occurrence to have nipple ischemia, even with large reductions. To have the procedure approved through insurance, certain criteria have to be met. The risk of blood flow to the nipples has nothing to do with the approval process. In fact it is illogical to bring that up, because the risk of blood flow to your nipple only occurs after surgery. To reduce the risk of poor blood flow to the nipples you should avoid having surgery altogether. Also keep in mind that even extremely saggy breasts often do not weigh that much. Insurance companies are generally very specific about the pre-authorization criteria. Best wishes to you.
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Answer: Nipple loss due to blood flow..............? Hello and thank you for your question . Your insurance isn't going to approve the surgery based on circulation to your nipples, it approves or disapproves based on your symptoms from having larger breasts. If you have back or neck pain, skin breakdown in the folds and if you have had dr visits related to these issues. You can lose your nipple from the reduction if you have a long distance from where your nipples are now to where they will be after the reduction. I am not aware of a number but the larger and lower the nipples are, increases the risk of nipple loss from a reduction.
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Answer: Nipple loss due to blood flow..............? Hello and thank you for your question . Your insurance isn't going to approve the surgery based on circulation to your nipples, it approves or disapproves based on your symptoms from having larger breasts. If you have back or neck pain, skin breakdown in the folds and if you have had dr visits related to these issues. You can lose your nipple from the reduction if you have a long distance from where your nipples are now to where they will be after the reduction. I am not aware of a number but the larger and lower the nipples are, increases the risk of nipple loss from a reduction.
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November 10, 2020
Answer: Blood flow to nipples At our practice, we utilize primarily the inferior pedicle technique of breast reduction. In our experience, we have never lost a nipple. The secret to that is to maintain a robust and continuous pyramid of tissue from the base of the breast to the nipple areolar complex to maximize blood flow. In the peer-reviewed literature, while it is true that reports of nipple loss with increasing pedicle length have been reported, we have not seen this complication in our experience. Gentle tissue handling technique may also play a role in the avoidance of complications. Also important in the avoidance of complications is the proper selection of surgical candidates for the procedure. This is done by taking a thorough medical history and physical examination and the optimization of any medical problems prior to surgery.
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November 10, 2020
Answer: Blood flow to nipples At our practice, we utilize primarily the inferior pedicle technique of breast reduction. In our experience, we have never lost a nipple. The secret to that is to maintain a robust and continuous pyramid of tissue from the base of the breast to the nipple areolar complex to maximize blood flow. In the peer-reviewed literature, while it is true that reports of nipple loss with increasing pedicle length have been reported, we have not seen this complication in our experience. Gentle tissue handling technique may also play a role in the avoidance of complications. Also important in the avoidance of complications is the proper selection of surgical candidates for the procedure. This is done by taking a thorough medical history and physical examination and the optimization of any medical problems prior to surgery.
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