Breast Reduction - Signs of Nipple Necrosis?

October 8, 2010
Asked By:anon77 in lexington KY

I just had a Breast reduction 5 days ago. I went for 3 day check up and dr said everything looked normal but Im still scared bc I didnt see them until that night when I took shower. I have bright red and purple around nipple area(I think blood pooled under surface. My R nipple does not have much bruising or blood under the surface and has feeling. My L nipple has purple bruising underneath it and has no feeling. Is this normal? Both are warm to the touch. What are signs of nipple necrosis?

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December 15, 2010

Answer: Nipple necrosis?

December 15, 2010

Answer: Nipple necrosis?

October 15, 2010

Answer: Could it be Nipple Necrosis?

October 15, 2010

Answer: Could it be Nipple Necrosis?

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