Breast Reduction Went Well...Except My Nipple is Going to Fall OFF! - West Bloomfield, MI

so sorry you had this rare but really unpleasant complication, i hope that the further surgery and tatooing process will improve things for you

That's really horrid that none of you were told that may happen... I had my op in June and it was one of the first things I was told when I first had my meetings and had to sign disclaimers that I understood I might lose my nipple. Thankfully I haven't so far, but 2.5 months on, they're starting to flake quite a lot. Is that how yours started or was the colour the first thing you noticed?

Dr.s should discuss the possibility of having to do a free nipple graft if they are taking a lot of tissue. If you are very large and want to get small your choices are - free nipple graft or don't go as small. This choice should be presented to you. It sounds like the original posters Dr. does not do FNG's. I have had 3 consultations. A 42I I would love to be at least a C. All Dr.s have told me that there is no way to take that much tissue without compromising the pedicle/nipple. It would take a free nipple graft (FNG) which 1 of the Dr.s refuses to do on anyone ever for some reason. The other Dr. said he would take as much tissue as possible and "if it looked bluish, like the blood supply had been compromised, switch to a FNG" sort of...on the fly. The third Dr. said if you want to go small find a Dr. that will do a FNG. I know for most of you losing a nipple is traumatic and I am compassionate about your feelings. But we are all different. I'm 58, not in a relationship, not looking to get in one. Don't miss sex at all. My nipples have always been flat, non sensitive. I do not want to go through all the pain and misery of the extra stitches and healing around the nipple during a FNG. I particularly do not want to go through it and then have to go through all the extra pain and suffering while 1 or both fail and fall off. Nor do I want a Dr. to try to take me as small as possible without a FNG and have happen what happened here - long recovery time, scary times watching and waiting for the nipple to die and wound to heal. But no Dr. will just...not put them back on which is sort of pissing me off. That sort of makes it all about them, not what I want. I'm not asking for anything like monster augmentations that may pop and compromise my health! and Drs do those.

who was your surgeon? sounds scary, hope the tattoo helps you find your confidence again

Awww, I am so sorry you're going through this :( You have such a good outlook about it, though. I'm very impressed with your attitude. Many would be m-f-ing their surgeon, and complaining. You must have been very well informed about the risks and complications that could arise from the procedure. Kudo's to you, and despite the wound, your shape is really good :) Keep positive!

I am really sorry for you that it happens to you and I wish you all the strength dealing with this. It is very couragious of you to thake pictures to put on this page in order to share the process with us. Thank you.

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Thank you for sharing this with us. It is so kind of you to think that it will comfort others in a similar situation. I am sure it will. The shape of your boobs is lovely, it will be great when they have healed completely and you have the tattoo.

You're progressing really nicely. U have the most beautifully shaped boobs. Everyone has a troubled boob. Mine's lefty and I call her precious. Hope you're in good spirits and know that this part is temporary. It will be behind you.

Oh, I feel so bad for you. Your BR sisters here are always willing and able to listen to you and you always have our support! Thanks for chronicling your journey as it may help others in the future! Best wishes for a complete healing!

Your size looks really nice, and I am sure the nipple is bothersome but I bet they can do a really good job with the tattoo cover. My husband is tired about me talking about boobs too, I thought men loved talking about boobs? men! Anyway I think you will be really happy next summer and your boobs will look amazing in a bikini. Keep your chin up, it's going to work out.

Thank you so much for your honesty and courage. So often we hear of the perfect recovery and the best ps in the world but let's be honest, noone is perfect and everyone has some degree of difficulty. The human body is wonderful in its healing and I am sure you will continue to improve. I wish you the best and I am looking forward to your future posts. I hope your husband is being more understanding.

You have a beautiful shape to your new breasts and im really sorry to hear your having a complication which is upsetting you this way. You seem to be taking the initiative though by deciding to get a tattoo to soften the image and make yourself more comfortable. I think thats great of you finding solutions to sometime that others would just sit and be upset about. Also your left nipple is very small and dainty so i am sure a tattoo would blend right in with it! (Trust me, my nips are puffy and raised) so glad your health is otherwise ok and hope coming here has helped you like it has me. X