Thinking About a Second Breast Reduction? New Research Makes “Revisions” Safer Than Ever
In a primary breast reduction, the surgeon creates a "pedicle"—a bridge of tissue that keeps the nipple and areola attached to their blood and nerve supply while the surrounding tissue is removed.
The challenge with revision surgery is that the new surgeon often doesn't know which technique the previous surgeon used. If they cut into the old "lifeline" by mistake, it can lead to Nipple-Areola Complex (NAC) Necrosis (loss of the nipple tissue).
The challenge with revision surgery is that the new surgeon often doesn't know which technique the previous surgeon used. If they cut into the old "lifeline" by mistake, it can lead to Nipple-Areola Complex (NAC) Necrosis (loss of the nipple tissue).
