Nipple reconstruction: is it worth it?
Rewritten Me · Luan Lawrenson-Woods
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Show Notes
One of the most frequently asked questions from people who’ve had their nipple removed as part of their mastectomy is: “is nipple reconstruction worth it?”
As with all decisions around reconstruction after breast cancer surgery, this one is highly personal. I speak with Dr Matt Starr, Specialist Plastic Surgeon, to explore this topic further and talk about some of the myths about nipple reconstruction after a skin-sparing mastectomy to help you make an informed decision about whether it’s right for you.
We talk about:
- Types of nipple reconstruction
- When it can be done
- Does it need to be done in hospital?
- What affects nipple projection?
- Risks of ‘failure’
- Medicare funding
Dr Matt also answers questions that our community wanted me to ask him!
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