In a message dated 6/10/2002 12:03:14 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
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> After consultation with her plastic surgeon, we have determined that what is
> required is a re-canalizatuion of the ducts (the reduction involved slicing
> the top portion of the nipple off, so that scar tissue has now formed over
> top) and a way to keep them from scarring over again.  To all of our
> knowledge and research, this has never been attempted.
>

Have read about nipple reduction and reforming, not sure about
recanalization, ....will dig out my "Nipple Variations" presentation bib and
send any relevant asap.

Just wondering what would hold ducts/pores open till healing, ....something
that one could pump with would need to be sewn in?

Ouch...

Take copious notes and pictures for future publication.

Debbie Tobin
RN BSN IBCLC LCCE
Springfield, Virginia USA
In the Fairfax County suburbs outside the Washington DC beltway
<A HREF="http://www.bestbreastfeeding.info/">www.BestBreastfeeding.Info</A>
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