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What risks are involved in getting inverted nipple surgery (for a 33 yr old woman)?

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Risks: Risks are low and include anesthesia and surgical risks. Infection, allergic reaction, loss of sensitivity in the nipples and few others. Talk to your surgeon and anesthesiologist, they will give you more detailed answer.

Answered 2/22/2013

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