Is this yellow layer normal? I had a breast reduction and the nipple isn't healing a wk later. I use Silvadine daily (Photo)

You are  having abnormal healing at this point. The smell is from unhealthy tissue. This tissue needs to be removed to promote healthy healing. You'll end up with a deformity of your  areola but this can be revised at a later date. I would not wait a week to see your plastic surgeon. You need to call him or her now to be seen.Good luck.Earl Stephenson Jr MD D.D.S. FACS

Congratulations on having undergone the breast reduction procedure; this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.The open wound problem that you are experiencing does occur occasionally after this procedure. Generally speaking, these areas go on to heal without long-term sequelae. Sometimes, if the scar is wider in this area, scar revision surgery may be helpful.
 In the meantime, I would suggest that you continue to follow-up with your plastic surgeon. Occasionally, there is an offending suture or unhealthy tissue that needd to be removed to allow for wound healing to complete its course.
 Best wishes.

Thank you very much for your enquiry and photograph, I must say the lower aspect of your nipple does look a little pale
and I think it would be worthwhile scheduling a consultation with your plastic
surgeon just so that they can assess this.



It is very important at this stage to have the
right dressings for the area to ensure that everything heals as well as
possible.



I wish you the best of luck with this and hope the
area heals well.



Best wishes