I had mass removed from under the nipple 2 days ago. The mass was pulling my nipple inverted so stich was put in to keep the nipple out. Looks like some of incission came appart. Is this look ok? The wound is very dry in person but I can see under skin?
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December 19, 2016
Answer: Nipple incision, looks like stitches came off, is this okay or should i worry?
There are different ways to keep nipples erected; placement of local tissue (flap) from areola in the nipple and/or placement of small particles of cartilage are some of the possibilities. However, with all of these procedures you may loose ability to breast feed due to need to remove nipple at...
This is one of the more interesting questions I have seen in a while! You will not find a reputable board certified plastic surgeon that would be willing to do this as it would be considered an unethical procedure. That being said, if you search hard enough, you will always be able to find so...
The brown spot you are describing is the areola which surrounds the actual nipple. it seems that what you are describing are inverted or hidden nipples. you should see a plastic surgeon for assessment and possible treatment as there are surgical solutions for this. good luck!