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Are my nipples dying? (Photo)

freedomnextMay 15, 2016
I had a double mastectomy with double incisions and free nipple graft on April 26, 2016. Today is May 15, 2016. I am concerned about the status of my nipples. Are my nipples dying?

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Dr. Aras Tijunelis, MD
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Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
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Answered on May 18, 2016
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Dr. Anh Lee, MD, FACS
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Answered on May 16, 2016
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