Is blistering and a purple color nipple mean my nipples are done 100%? (photos)

November 23, 2015
Asked By:Lcameron in Yorba Linda, CA

Dbl mastectomy 4 years ago. Never received nipple reconstruction.Ex kept canceling insurance when going to get it.Got medical.Sent me to Dr.My breast feel tight, prev surgeon put me at 1100cc. Said best.Asked new Dr if reconstruction was OK.Yes.Had it done Tues (incld ear cartilage).Said wear sports bra.Went to him Friday, half one changing color.Looks OK,if rots,enough there so will still have some left.Go home see you next week.From then to now blistered,changed color even more.Devastated .

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Answer: It's bruised

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