Nipple Reconstruction & Projection
After undergoing a mastectomy, reconstructing the nipple and areola is the final step to restoring a full, beautiful, and natural-looking breast. This delicate procedure renews confidence and completes the restoration of femininity with precision and artistry.
Procedure Details
Duration
45 – 60 Minutes
Anesthesia
Local
Recovery Time
1 – 2 Weeks
Results Timeline
Immediate
The Roxbury Approach to Nipple Reconstruction
Nipple reconstruction is an incredible procedure that helps women restore a natural chest appearance after breast cancer. At The Roxbury Institute, we approach this as the finishing touch of your journey. Our surgeons work meticulously using local skin flaps to recreate the nipple mound, reproducing a natural shape and contour that ensures an organic outcome.
Your care doesn’t end simply because surgery is over. We follow up closely to monitor healing. If issues like loss of projection occur over time, we are prepared to revise the surgery using fat grafts or dermal fillers. We are committed to ensuring you are thrilled with your beautiful new breasts for years to come.
What This Procedure Achieves
- Natural Appearance: Creates an extremely natural-looking nipple and areola.
- Complete Restoration: Finishes the breast reconstruction process.
- Symmetry: Matches the reconstructed nipple to the natural one (if applicable).
- Renewed Confidence: Restores self-esteem and feelings of femininity.
- Visual Projection: Recreates the physical protrusion of a natural nipple.
Ideal Candidates
Breast Cancer Survivors: Women seeking to complete their breast reconstruction and restore a sense of wholeness.
Post-Mastectomy Patients: Individuals who have fully healed from their primary breast reconstruction surgery (implant or flap).
Desire for Normalcy: Women who want to regain a natural-looking breast with a defined nipple and areola.
Note on Radiation: If your tissue has been damaged by radiation or is very thin, surgical reconstruction might not be ideal. In these cases, we may recommend 3D tattooing to simulate the appearance of a nipple and areola for the best aesthetic result.
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