Hi! I'm 26 y/o with 36J breasts. I've had a consultation with a surgeon, who said it'd be almost impossible to do the pedicle method, and he recommended a FNG due to my fold-to-nipple measurement being at 12 cm. Any thoughts about the advantages/disadvantages to both techniques? is my pedicle too long to try moving it up? Is it possible to ever regain nerve sensation in the nipple after getting a FNG? Thank you in advance!
March 15, 2016
Answer: Free nipple graft vs Pedicle I almost never to do FNG except where there has been previous surgery which compromises the pedicle. Even then I might make the decision during surgery. So I would do the FNG if when I raised the pedicle the nipple blood supply looked suspect.12cm pedicle length would not necessarily cause me to go for a FNG.Pedicled nipples tend to look more natural and heal better (unless they do not survive!). Pedicle are more likely to retain sensation and possibly breast feeding potential.I would nearly always use a pedicle if I can.However as always you need to be assessed by a suitably qualified and experienced surgeon to get the best advice.
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March 15, 2016
Answer: Free nipple graft vs Pedicle I almost never to do FNG except where there has been previous surgery which compromises the pedicle. Even then I might make the decision during surgery. So I would do the FNG if when I raised the pedicle the nipple blood supply looked suspect.12cm pedicle length would not necessarily cause me to go for a FNG.Pedicled nipples tend to look more natural and heal better (unless they do not survive!). Pedicle are more likely to retain sensation and possibly breast feeding potential.I would nearly always use a pedicle if I can.However as always you need to be assessed by a suitably qualified and experienced surgeon to get the best advice.
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March 12, 2016
Answer: Pedicle If your distance is only 12 cm's from the fold, then it should be possible to perform a pedicle reduction. An exam in person is key. Best of luck.
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March 12, 2016
Answer: Pedicle If your distance is only 12 cm's from the fold, then it should be possible to perform a pedicle reduction. An exam in person is key. Best of luck.
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