Hi I am 10 days post Op after breast reduction and after 5 days my nipple started to go a kind of black colour and looked like dried blood, today after I showered the skin started to peel from my nipple revealing pink tissue, my surgeon said this is normal but I’m just hoping I can get a second opinion as I am so worried that I’m going to lose my nipple
Answer: Breast Reduction Hello, and thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) Based on your photos, there appears to be some injury to your nipple/areola. Whether it is partial-thickness or full-thickness is difficult to say. You should follow up closely with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!
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Answer: Breast Reduction Hello, and thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) Based on your photos, there appears to be some injury to your nipple/areola. Whether it is partial-thickness or full-thickness is difficult to say. You should follow up closely with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!
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May 15, 2019
Answer: Nipple necrosis? Hello. I am sorry you are experiencing this. Looking at your photos I believe you technically have 'partial thickness' necrosis of the portion you are referencing. That usually heals just fine with ointment and a bandaid. rarely it can leave a pigment change in the skin. that too, usually improves over time. Be sure to let your surgeon know. Best of luck to you.
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May 15, 2019
Answer: Nipple necrosis? Hello. I am sorry you are experiencing this. Looking at your photos I believe you technically have 'partial thickness' necrosis of the portion you are referencing. That usually heals just fine with ointment and a bandaid. rarely it can leave a pigment change in the skin. that too, usually improves over time. Be sure to let your surgeon know. Best of luck to you.
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