The secondary hypothesis was that the reduction of nipple soreness in the treatment group would produce a longer duration of breastfeeding as compared with the control group.
Education on optimal positioning and attachment leading to a reduction in nipple damage may reduce the incidence of mastitis among breastfeeding women [ 43].
The study population included only asymptomatic, non-pregnant, non-lactating women with no history of breast cancer, breast surgery (e.g. breast augmentation or breast reduction), or nipple piercing who were asked to volunteer as part of a prospective multi-center observational study.
Breast reductions, where the nipple and areola are totally removed and reattached as skin grafts.
Because I had a bilateral reduction, in which the nipple is moved to put it in the right place, I've lost nearly all sensitivity.
Criteria for exclusion are: medical conditions which do not allow breastfeeding; breast reduction surgery; dermatitis on nipple during pregnancy; under care of the Women's Hospital Alcohol and Drug Service; under care of Mental Health Service or Social Worker.
Criteria for exclusion were: medical conditions which do not allow breastfeeding; breast reduction surgery; dermatitis on nipple during pregnancy; under care of the Women's Alcohol and Drug Service (WADS); under care of Mental Health Service or social worker.
A bilateral reduction mammaplasty using the nipple-areola reposition technique, which aims to preserve the nipples and some areolar tissue to retain sensibility and future breastfeeding, was performed [ 9].
According to the authors, a new marking design for vertical scar breast reduction avoids the tension at nipple level that may occur with the use of a mosque-shaped marking (Lejour technique).
Another woman, who underwent breast reduction, stated: I have one nipple that is sort of misshapen compared to the other one.
