Nipple removal

I had my nipple removed at the same time as my lumpectomy so fortunately only one surgery. My surgeon created a false nipple using a flap of skin from my breast and it's almost the same size as my other nipple. Later on I could have a lump put in to give it the raised bump a nipple has and you can also have it tattooed to look like a nipple. That breast is slightly perkier than the other. My surgeon did say that I could have the other breast made to look the same. I don't think I am bothered with all of that. At a quick glance it's not noticeable that I don't have a proper nipple and I have no intention of ever going topless so only me and my husband will ever see it. And with a good bra you can't tell one breast is perkier than the other. I hope that helps. Although I didn't want to loose my nipple I am just glad they got everything.

Thank you, that’s very reassuring.  Did they do the reconstruction the same time as your lumpectomy? 

Hi

I had a mastectomy and immediate implant in March. Obviously my nipple was removed and I may consider reconstruction after my chemotherapy. I am not really bothered that I dont have a nipple just pleased cancer has gone and I had the immediate implant. You really cant tell the difference when dressed or in my underwear. 

Linda x

Thank you Linda.  I think it’s the thought of not having one there, but what ever they need to do to ensure I’m clear,  then of course get rid!  I’ve already been through bowel cancer 15 years ago, so bare the scars from that surgery, so my boobs were really the only part of my body that I actually liked x

Hi ,

Yes I was lucky it was all done in one operation. Good luck with everything. Xx