Nipple reconstruction

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Nipple-areolar complex surgery encompasses a number of procedures to correct changes in the size, shape, position, or appearance of the nipple and surrounding areola. This surgery may be sought to address issues such as nipple inversion, asymmetry, enlarged or misshapen areolae, or displacement following breast surgery, injury, or congenital differences. Nipple reconstruction is offered as part of your breast reconstruction following mastectomy, and a new areola can be added later by tattoo to improve symmetry and overall breast aesthetics.

Surgery may be performed on one or both sides depending on your individual needs and goals and is often carried out under local anaesthetic as a daycase.

procedure fact sheet

The figures here are a guide. During your appointments we will provide advice that is tailored to your individual circumstances.

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    Anaesthetic

    Local Anaesthetic

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    Procedure Duration

    45-90 minutes

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    Hospital Stay

    Day Case

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    Mobility

    Same day

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    Shower

    48 hours

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    Bra / Garment

    Own bra

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    Time off Work

    0-1 day

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    Exercise / Sex

    2-4 weeks

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    Driving

    24 hours (please arrange for collection from hospital)

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    Travel

    2-3 weeks (this varies depending on nature and duration of travel)

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    Overall Recovery

    2-4 weeks towards physical, social and psycho-sexual recovery

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    Cost

    Estimates can be provided prior to consultation and tailored quotes after

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