Skin around nipple dark and falling off after breast reduction. Will I lose the entire nipple? (Photo)

November 26, 2014
Asked By:Renakim in Capitol Heights, MD

I am 1 week post op from breast reduction. The doctor noticed at my second post op dark colored skin on the areola. After doing multiple dressing changes with lots of bacitracin, the skin is now falling off. Will I loose the entire nipple? Will this cause no sensitivity to come back? I'm very concerned.

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November 28, 2014

Answer: One Week Recovery after Breast Reduction

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November 28, 2014

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November 29, 2014

Answer: You will probably be ok

November 29, 2014

Answer: You will probably be ok

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November 28, 2014

Answer: Skin around nipple dark and falling off after breast reduction. Will I lose the entire nipple?

November 28, 2014

Answer: Skin around nipple dark and falling off after breast reduction. Will I lose the entire nipple?

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