fng breast reduction, post op day 18. i have had issues with right nipple since I had the dressings taken off at week 1. I was originally not supposed to see him again until 1 month but have gone in several times since bc of concerns. I'm just wondering if this is healing like it is supposed to, what the expected outcome is, etc. also, I have absolutely no nipple projection. He said it was du to swelling and I would get it back in a couple months, is this true? I want to trust but am discouraged
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January 5, 2013
Answer: Partial Nipple Areola Necrosis after Breast Reduction
Since one side is operated and the other is not, of course there will be differences. This will persist until the operated side is fully healed, which can take a year. This is always a finding with surgery performed on one breast and not the other, but does not mean that there is a problem....
Although I agree with the doctors below that your wound will heal with current treatment I would recommend a surgical debridement. There is a significant amount of necrotic (dead) tissue which must be removed. Once the dead material is gone your body will be able to heal your open wound quickly...
I would recommend weight loss as well, but you clearly have an issue that needs to be remedied. Have you tried applying for Medicare or Medicaid? You may be able to find a surgeon who would waive the surgeon's fee or a teaching...