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White Nipples 2 Weeks Post Breast Augmentation? (photo)

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A2DfinallyOct 9, 2013
The tips of my nipples turn white sometimes, mostly my left. Just has a BA two weeks ago. They did this before the surgery, I breast fed... But it's much more noticeable now. I don't know if it's worse.. Or I just didn't notice as much before. Could implants have affected this? Have you seen this before? Should I be getting tested for cancer or something?

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