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By: kevin spohn

kevin spohn — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:11:15 +0000

i’ve been thinking areola tatto nexted year what can i do to prevent and make areas ready

By: Raquel

Raquel — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:52:33 +0000

2 years ago I had IDC (cancer in the ducts) and had 1200grams of tissue removed from each breast, give or take…..and I also went through nipple necrosis. It was so horrifying, I refused reconstructive surgery (I just wanted the hole in my chest to be closed), but I took a lot of pictures, because at the time I couldn’t find ANYthing on it on the net. I have passively wondered where I would post these pictures for the most benefit to others. Sure wish I would have found your site back then…I felt very alone at the time. If your interested in these pictures…Id rather they not be posted under my name, let me know.

By: Herbwoman

Herbwoman — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:48:36 +0000

From what my surgeon said, I think outcome depends greatly on tissue health. If your circulation is compromised, there is a higher probability of complications. I ALSO think that your outcome depends on the TYPE of flap reconstruction and the experience of your surgeon. I DID read an interesting excerpt from a medical journal about cartilage harvesting. Small bits of live cartilage are harvested and used as the core for the new nipples to guarantee that they will stand up. But then you have the added possibility of something going wrong with the cartilage. As far as techniques go, I’ve read that the Star Flap has the highest success rate.

I think you’ll want to talk to your surgeon and ask him/her. If they don’t give you a good answer, get a second opinion. Regular surgeons are okay for most things but you really do need a BOARD CERTIFIED cosmetic surgeon that specializes in breast reconstruction. Definitely interview and ask questions. Always remember that if you don’t like the answers you get, there’s always another surgeon.

By: elen hughes

elen hughes — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:59:06 +0000

I’ve just hit on your page whilst researching nipples. I’m from Wales, aged 38, had bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction using lat dorsal muscle last September. I’ve got fantastic prosthetic nipples, taken from a cast of one of mine before the bir op last year. I’m currently looking at nipple reconsruction and found your blog. What are your thoughts then so far on techniques and outcomes?