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Left nipple darker than right after breast reduction. Is this normal? (Photo)

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I am 5 days post op, and while I am healing quickly with virtually no pain, I've noticed that I have feeling in my right nipple, but my left is still numb and noticeably darker. It does have a refill capability, as when I press it the color seems to come back right away. Am I being paranoid? What are signs of necrosis? i just want to make sure it's not worse than jast bruising. Thanks in advance for everything.

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