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I Had a Lumpectomy and Lost my Nipple. Can I Get a New Nipple? My Plastic Surgeon Didn’t Mentio

I Had a Lumpectomy and Lost my Nipple. Can I Get a New Nipple? My Plastic Surgeon Didn’t Mention It.
May 18, 2013

Hi SSB,

You certainly can have a reconstructed nipple. There are many techniques described from nipple sharing to local flaps and grafts to even implants and tattooing. It depends on your other nipple and what is suitable for you- discuss this with your plastic surgeon. Often I defer the nipple reconstruction until after I have reconstructed the breast mound so as not to put it in the wrong spot.

Best wishes.

How Long Do Seromas Last?

How Long Do Seromas Last?
May 16, 2013

Hi catlaw7,

It sounds like you are worried that your reduction is inadequate. Certainly seromas and post operative swelling will contribute to your current size. Post operative swelling by its nature will settle down and may take 3-6 months. Depending on the size of the seroma, this may or may not settle with time and may even require interventions ranging from aspirations to open drainage.

I too would advocate waiting unless you are getting symptoms from your seroma such as…

Ill-defined Hypoechoic Shadowing Area After Breast Reduction?

Ill-defined Hypoechoic Shadowing Area After Breast Reduction?
May 16, 2013

Hi cat,

Hypoechoic shadowing may well represent normal post operative changes seen commonly in breast reductions. MRI should be diagnostic and if there are still any concerns then I would think a biopsy would be appropriate.

Good luck

Reduction in 2010, 2013 Removed Necrotic Tissue, Infection, Second Opinion?

Reduction in 2010, 2013 Removed Necrotic Tissue, Infection, Second Opinion?
May 16, 2013

Hi caseycorn,

I’m sorry to hear of your unfortunate post operative course. It sounds like you have an established chronic infection and possible an abcess within your breast.

Given that the more conservative surgical measures have failed, leaving the wound open to drain is the most reliable way to treat such situations. It is important to treat the infection properly as it can lead to potentially serious sepsis. It may also not be all doom and gloom as often once…

Can a Cleft at Nipple Be Corrected After Breast Reduction Surgery?

Correcting cleft nipples
May 16, 2013

There are various techniques described for correcting clefts in the nipple. This may be from simple repairs to more complicated reconstructions. Pictures would certainly be helpful but in general I would think there is a good chance that the deformity can be corrected. Try and see a plastic surgeon that subspecialises in breast plastic surgery if you have lost confidence in your surgeon.

I Had Fat Injection and Still Have the Hard Dent. Will the Dent Go Away on Its Own After After

I Had Fat Injection and Still Have the Hard Dent. Will the Dent Go Away on Its Own After After a Few Months?
May 16, 2013

The most likely cause is fat necrosis due to the injected fat not surviving. This may or may not resolve as the fat can calcify or sometimes become cysts. If it does resolve it often does take 6 months or more to do so.

Other things benign and malignant can also be the cause so it is essential that you see your surgeon to assess and treat it as necessary.

Recent Under Muscle 410’s: Too Large, when to Downsize?

Recent Under Muscle 410’s: Too Large, when to Downsize?
May 16, 2013

Hello,

I would caution against going back into surgery too soon as some of the changes you are seeing may be post operative swelling. Occasionally post operative fluid may collect and give the appearance of a larger implant. Your plastic surgeon would be able to tell.

Down the track when the post operative changes have settled and you are still unhappy with the shape and size you can still exchange them. Going to a low profile in the dimensions you mentioned, I don’t think your skin…