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Has anyone ever had a breast lift without replacing the nipples? i never thought i had anymore use for them.


I don't really care to have them or risk the uneveness post-surgery

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docblinski


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Miami, FL
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July 18, 2012 3:57 AM

This is as serious issue to be discussed in an in person evaluation not over the internet. Amputation of the N/A complexes is very personal. (more)
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drgrossman


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New York, NY
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July 16, 2012 3:57 PM

It highly unusual to replace the nipples. The nipples remain attached to the breasts all along, it is the surrounding tissues that get moved around. You should not lose sensation in your (more)
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holeymoley
  
July 16, 2012 4:45 PM

Thanks for your reply....not having nipples would be so much better for me I could have them tattooed on later but if it were an option to not have them i think i'd like to go there.



 



 

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