How soon after a mastectomy is nipple reconstruction performed?

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drbreastsurgery (Physician - Surgery - Surgical Oncology (Verified) ) - 06 / 19 / 2011

i think this depends a lot on the plastic surgeon, but once the reconstruction is performed, it may be some months. the plastic surgeon would no doubt prefer that things heal and swelling come down and a final shape of the breast take place, before finding the best spot for a new nipple.

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