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I Am Noticing a Nasty Odor Around the Nipple Graft Area, Could It Be Infected?
asked 9 months ago by Beej in Upstate, NY
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 201 times
Tags: nipples, 2 weeks post-op, infection, odor
I had a breast reduction one and a half weeks ago. Although I shower daily and change the dressings, I am noticing an odor from the nipple graft area. I am losing sleep and worried that there is an infection going on. Please help ease my mind.
3 answers to I Am Noticing a Nasty Odor Around the Nipple Graft Area, Could It Be Infected?
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Odor around nipple
I would recommend that you call plastic surgeon right away - there is no substitute for an examination and you might have an infection that needs to be treated.
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Infection after Surgery
Thank you for the question.
Unfortunately, the only way you will have real peace of mind is to be seen by your plastic surgeon for direct examination. This is the only way to check for signs of infection.
Best wishes.
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Foul odor from nipple-areola graft needs to be evaluated immediately
It is possible that you either have an infection or necrosis of some of the tissue (it did not survive). Typically, this is often checked by one week.
I recommend that you contact your plastic surgeon immediately to have him/her evaluate the status of your nipple-areola graft. This would obviously involve removal of the bolus dressing.
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