Beginning of nipple necrosis? (photos)

May 6, 2015
Asked By:madi5on in British Columbia, BC

I am currently 8 days post op from a breast reduction and lift. Just wondering if I should be concerned about a dark spot on one of my nipples. I cannot tell if it is normal bruising or if it is loosing blood flow? Not seeing my plastic surgeon for post op follow up appointment for another 5 days and am worried that I should be going sooner?

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May 9, 2015

Answer: Healing After Breast Reduction - Nipple healing

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 9, 2015

Answer: Healing After Breast Reduction - Nipple healing

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 12, 2015

Answer: Dark spot around the nipple

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May 12, 2015

Answer: Dark spot around the nipple

May 7, 2015

Answer: Looks pretty good

May 7, 2015

Answer: Looks pretty good

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