How long does it take to heal from nipple reconstruction?
Ask for instructions about how to care for the area. It usually takes about 7 to 10 days for the area to heal.
How soon can I exercise after nipple reconstruction?
No heavy lifting or going to the gym until the stitches are removed and incisions are healed for about 2 weeks. Patients after this procedure are able to return to work as early as the next day.
What should I wear after nipple reconstruction?
Wear a thin, nonpadded bra or a form-fitting, light-colored shirt. This will help you and your surgeon finalize where your nipple will be placed. Bring loose clothing to wear home after your procedure. You don’t want to have any pressure or rubbing on your incisions (surgical cuts).
What happens when you lose a nipple?
Smaller injuries can heal with proper care. However, if a nipple is completely damaged or removed from the body, it won’t grow back. While rare, one or both nipples can be lost in an accident. This can happen with severe physical trauma, such as a bike accident where a person’s body scrapes along the ground.
Can you replace your nipples?
During nipple reconstruction surgery, a surgeon will use skin from the breast or another part of the body to rebuild the nipple on top of the breast mound. They will try to build the new nipple to match the size, shape, and color of the original one.
Is there a surgery to make your nipples hard?
Nipple augmentation is done by injecting hyaluronic acid fillers into the nipple to increase projection. Nipple augmentation may be done to correct nipple inversion or so that the nipple remains constantly erect. This procedure is often done after breast reconstruction to improve nipple projection as well.
How much is nipple reconstruction surgery?
If you plan on combining it with a breast lift or reduction, the cost will be higher. Done by itself, areola reduction surgery can cost anywhere from $2,000 to $5,000. Areola reduction surgery is a cosmetic procedure that’s not covered by insurance. You’ll have to pay for it out-of-pocket.
Can I make my nipples smaller without surgery?
The honest answer is no, there aren’t. The only way to reduce the size of your areola is with surgery.
