CHOICES

Hi @Jailbirdstreet, Everyone's bodies and diagnosis are different but the nipple sparing mastectomy worked out beautifully for me. I dont think the procedure has been around for that long and I'm not sure if having this type of mastectomy is dependent on any other factors such as breast size etc.  My incision is under the breast so pretty much invisible.  Perfect size match to my healthy breast.  I'm only small so both are equally perky but I'm sure that will change in time!  My reconstructed breast and nipple are numb with just a couple of small areas with sensation.  My nipple still responds to pressure but I've been told that is just a result of the pec muscle under it.  It's been 7 months now and it is softening nicely and most of the stitches I could feel beneath the skin are gone.
Have a chat to your surgeon to see whether this is an option, we are fortunate to have all the choices we do. Wishing all of you needing to make similar decisions all the best.  Jane xx