Nipple Reconstruction
Nipple reconstruction is usually carried out at a later stage of your breast reconstruction journey. This allows any swelling from your breast reconstruction procedure to settle and for more accurate placement of the nipple. Nipple reconstruction will restore the look but not the sensation.
What to expect
Duration
A nipple reconstruction can be carried out under local anaesthetic. You will be able to go home after the procedure and you will be given a piece of foam to place within your bra to protect your nipple for up to six weeks post surgery.
Recovery
Before going home from hospital, you will be given a date to return to see the nursing team who will check your wound and/or your dressings.
You are likely to be able to return to more physical activities after six weeks.
Follow-up
Mr Kalu will see you in his clinic six to eight weeks following surgery.
FAQs
As with all surgical procedures it is usually safe and effective, but complications can occur. Mr Kalu will discuss the complications of nipple reconstruction with you at your consultation so you can make an informed decision about the procedure and allow you to detect and treat problems early.
At the consultation, you will be shown the scar patterns to be expected.
The exact surgery cost will be provided after the consultation as Mr Kalu will need to meet you first to assess your own individual needs.
A breakdown of the costs (hospital, surgical and anaesthetic fees) will be included in your clinic letter. The cost of the procedure also includes your dressings appointment post surgery and your follow up appointment with Mr Kalu six to eight weeks later.
This surgery should not affect your ability to drive but you should have someone to drive you home after the procedure.
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