Swollen/red/warm to touch nipples starting 3 weeks post-op BA, is this normal?

January 7, 2017
Asked By:laras25 in Brazil, IN

I had my BA on Dec 17th (270 cc, I'm 5'1, 103 pounds) , so I'm exactly 3 weeks post-op today, and a couple days ago I realised my nipples started to get swollen, red and warm to touch. Right after surgery they were numb and not swollen at all, but now they're super sensitive, sore and swollen. I know the hypersensitivity is normal but what about the swelling/redness/warmth?

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