Nipple delay surgery is a procedure sometimes used to help preserve the nipple before a nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM). It's designed to improve blood flow to the nipple area, which can reduce the risk of tissue death (necrosis) after the main surgery.
Essentially, it "prepares" the nipple to survive the mastectomy by Show Full Answer
Nipple delay surgery is a procedure sometimes used to help preserve the nipple before a nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM). It's designed to improve blood flow to the nipple area, which can reduce the risk of tissue death (necrosis) after the main surgery.
Essentially, it "prepares" the nipple to survive the mastectomy by gradually adjusting its blood supply ahead of time. This approach may be recommended in cases where the nipple's blood supply could be at risk during NSM. It can expand who is eligible for nipple-sparing surgery, including some people who might not otherwise be good candidates.
As always, it's worth having a detailed conversation with your surgical team to find out if this option makes sense for your specific situation.
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