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Butterfly_40's avatar
8 years ago

Nipple delay procedure

Hi everyone, 

I am booked for nipple delay procedure in 2 days, then double mastectomy the following week. I am wondering if anyone has had the procedure done and can share your experiences? 

With thanks

xxx

35 Replies

  • @Cosette_BCNA thank you for the information. I have joined the group Choosing breast reconstruction. It's a very supportive group with lots of information. Thank you. Xxx
  • Hi Kath, I don't need breast reduction. I am booked for double mastectomy and immediate expander insertion next Friday. The nipple delay procedure is intend to create new circulatory connections from the breast skin to the nipples and alveolar complex. The procedure can potentially helps the nipples survive from the subsequent nipple sparing mastectomy. The plastic surgeon will also take biopsy from the nipples to see if any cancerous cells to determine if I can keep my nipples. 
    Xxx
  • Are you have a breast reduction plan in your surgery. Just wondering if this is repositioning the nipple prior the double mastectomy and tissue expansion insertion? I had a bilateral skin sparing immediate delay reconstruction but without saving nipples due to cancer location.