8 Days S/p Nipple-sparing Mastectomy; Skin Next to Areola is Bright Pink/sloughing?

If you had an implant based reconstruction, i would be concerned about potential exposure of your implant.   1/2 inch wide gap is rather large.   My concern is that the weight of the breast implant or tissue may cause this to widen more.


It is possible that you may require an outpatient procedure to correct this.   I would maintain close contact with your plastic surgeon and follow their wound care recommendations.

 

Regardless, this will heal and you will get past it!!  I wish you a safe and healthy recovery!!

 

Dr. Gill

When you underwent nipple-sparing mastectomy, did you get immediate breast reconstruction with implant or autologous tissue? If the exposed area is superficial and granulating without exposed implant, you can treat the area with local wound care, Neosporin or wet-to-dry or Betadin (if you have drainage).  However, you should see your plastic surgeon for her/him to examine you and give you the recommendation.