BREAST
Nipple reconstruction
This is often the final step in breast reconstruction after cancer surgery.
There are two surgical options:
Local flap: A small piece of skin is "folded" and stitched to form a nipple.
Nipple sharing: Tissue from your other nipple is used to create a new one. This is particularly beneficial if you wish to have the size of your other nipple reduced.
These procedures are typically done under local anaesthetic as day case procedures. Tattooing can add colour later.
There is also a non-surgical option: 3D tattooing. A 3D nipple or areola tattoo can offer a natural-looking result, although it lacks the projection of a surgical nipple reconstruction.
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ANAESTHETIC
Local anaesthetic
OPERATING TIME
1 hour
HOSPITAL
Daycase
WORK
Next day
EXERCISE
None for 2 weeks
FOLLOW UP
1 week with the nurse 2-3 weeks with Mr Pantelides
DRIVING
Must be able to make an emergency stop the next day
PAIN
Additional long acting local anaesthesia given during the surgery, combined with oral analgesia afterwards, should keep you very comfortable during your recovery
BRA