23rd September 2021

A 29-year-old female attends her third follow-up at a private plastic surgery clinic

A 29-year-old female attends her third follow-up at a private plastic surgery clinic, having recently had breast reduction surgery there. She was unable to have this procedure funded by the National Health Service (NHS). She remains extremely distressed despite the procedure’s success as both of her nipples are still inverted. From the first follow-up, she has reported self-confidence issues and psychological distress as a result of this. On examination, the wounds from the surgery are well healed. There is also bilateral nipple inversion.

Which of the following is the most likely management recommended by the surgeon?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.