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What women ask most about FixNip NRI, each answered in one short paragraph.
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Before
The implant
What is FixNip NRI?
FixNip NRI is a nipple reconstruction implant, placed in the subcutaneous tissue.
Eligibility
Who decides whether it is an option for me?
Your surgeon, after an examination.
Surgeons
How do I find a surgeon who works with FixNip NRI?
The surgeon locator lists surgeons who have completed the FixNip training and agreed to be listed, by province and city.
The procedure
The procedure
What does the procedure involve?
A small incision, a subcutaneous pocket at a depth your surgeon determines, the folded implant is inserted and unfolds, the incision is closed.
Risks
What are the risks?
Like any procedure, placing an implant carries risks.
After
Over time
How is the shape supported over time?
FixNip NRI is designed to help maintain nipple projection over time.
Colour
Where does the colour come from?
If you choose it, from pigmentation by a medical tattoo artist.
Imaging
Can I have an MRI with the implant?
Yes, under conditions.