Nipple Shopping

Nipple Shopping

I never thought I would be writing about my nipples.  Yet, here I am dedicating an entire post to nipples.  I guess it comes with the territory when you have breast cancer, you get free rein to discuss all things related to breasts.  I will be getting my second phase of breast reconstruction done eventually and I have been a bit curious about how it all works.  I am especially curious about getting new nipples.  Do I even need nipples?  I am pretty sure they will serve no purpose, other than to be aesthetically pleasing? I have this bizarre image of getting new nipples.  For whatever reason this is how I imagine it to be

I’m going nipple shopping at The Nipple Store.  I bring my husband with me in the same way that I would bring him to shop for new shoes; I sort of already know what I want, but I still want his opinion.  I envision the store to look like a jewelry store, the nipples are all displayed in glass cabinets that allow you to look, but are carefully protected.  We walk around the store and point out some that look “nice”.  The workers are very knowledgeable about nipples and it doesn’t seem weird at all to look and ask numerous questions.  In my mind, I have this weird vision that my new nipples will be transferrable.  Easy on and easy off.  Maybe like suction cups, stickers, or Velcro?  So convenient.  I think I’ll take two!

In reality, I’m actually not that far off.  There are various options for nipples including

·         Fake polyurethane removable nipples, seriously! 

·         Look alike nipple tattoo

·         Nipple reconstruction from your own tissue somewhere from your body

I have a lot of thinking to do!

Looking on the Bright Side…In my mind there is also a shoe store next door.  I better get some new shoes to go with my new look.