In a message dated 6/10/2002 12:03:14 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: > 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> Mail to: [log in to unmask] *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html