If a nipple graft fails could it be fixed by doing a nipple transplant? I've heard of reconstruction and tattooing, but could a transplant be possible?
March 19, 2018
Answer: Nipple transplant if a nipple graft fails? Thank you for your question. There are a number of techniques that can be used if a nipple/areola graft fails. Most often, however, the graft does not completely die off, meaning there is still some areas of color and projection after the surgery. In these cases, tattooing the area that has lost color can be done. If necessary, some areola from the opposite breast can be taken to use as a graft (this gives the best color match). Grafting from a cadaver is not a great option since rejection would likely occur and the graft will die. To add back projection to a nipple that has flattened out after surgery is a little more difficult. Options of fillers, fat grafting, and placement of acellular dermal matrix may be used. Hope this helps!
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March 19, 2018
Answer: Nipple transplant if a nipple graft fails? Thank you for your question. There are a number of techniques that can be used if a nipple/areola graft fails. Most often, however, the graft does not completely die off, meaning there is still some areas of color and projection after the surgery. In these cases, tattooing the area that has lost color can be done. If necessary, some areola from the opposite breast can be taken to use as a graft (this gives the best color match). Grafting from a cadaver is not a great option since rejection would likely occur and the graft will die. To add back projection to a nipple that has flattened out after surgery is a little more difficult. Options of fillers, fat grafting, and placement of acellular dermal matrix may be used. Hope this helps!
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