Nipple piercing may be contraindicated in male patients with chest implants.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The authors present a man who underwent chest augmentation and nipple piercing. The patient developed chronic nipple infection, which led to unnecessary invasive diagnostic procedures, serious implant infection, and eventually urgent explantation. This unfavorable scenario illustrates the distinct features of the procedure in men, which includes close proximity of the nipple to the implant and reduced awareness by health care providers. Based on this case the authors recommend avoiding nipple piercing in men with chest implants.
Medical subject headings
- Cosmetic Techniques
- Nipples
- Prostheses and Implants
- Prosthesis-Related Infections
- Punctures
- Thoracic Surgical Procedures