The great nipple dilemna

seeknpeace
seeknpeace Member Posts: 259
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Ok, so I had the nipple surgery done this past Friday, along with lower abdomenal scar revision. (bilater mast, tram flap immed on 2-4-04).

I could not make up my mind, but, finally decided to do it. When my doctor drew where they would be placed, I told him that I thought that he was putting them too low. And, that causes them to appear saggy. He promised me on Thurs and before surgery on Friday, that he would bring them up a notch, or the width of the nipples.

He did not do that and I am just devatated. The nipples look good, but, they are headed south. And, I just cannot stop crying. He had marked the area for the new nipple with purple marker and unless he redrew them in the surgical suite, the new nipples are right where he wanted them to be, and not where I wanted them.

Also, the revision of the scar was due to the appearance of the incision on my lower tummy, as if a belt was pulled tight, creating this really bad looking thing, dog ears or something....well, while it is better, it is still messed up. I have had three surgeries since Feb 4 and I am so over all this and tired to boot.

Does anyone here know if he can redo these nipples?

Jan

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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    #2
    I don't have any answers, but "breastimplants4you.com" probably would. They have all kinds of information on implants and they also have a message board for you to post questions.
    Hope this helps
    Clara
  • nganga4
    nganga4 Member Posts: 17
    #3
    I think they can be redone and I think he broke faith with you.
  • mc2001
    mc2001 Member Posts: 343
    #4
    Hi Jan,
    I am real sorry to learn of your doctors blatant disregard for your desired breast results. I have seen many surgical programs on Discovery Health. Any doctor/surgeon is qualified to do some plastic surgery. The Medical Community recommends Board Certified Plastic Surgeons, and Dr's with this after their degree (or similar): FACS, FACPS, FRCS. Apparently these acronyms indicate further experience in their feild. I think you shouldnt settle with what you are unhappy. Also, looking for a new surgeon may help, as well. Good luck!
    -Michael
  • KarenKL
    KarenKL Member Posts: 42
    #5
    Hi Jan, sorry to hear that surgeon made a mistake. Actually I don't know how they could re-do a nipple. I hope you don't give up. This surgeon made a mistake and something should be done to fix it under his discretion. Good luck and god bless you.
    Karen

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