FTM nipple graft not taking? (Photo)

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I had my op on the 15th feb 2018, my left nipple is fine but my right one seems to be going a little green on one side and the rest of it is black. It also smells like a grade 3 pressure sore so thats not great to smell 24/7. The surgeon gave me an antibiotic cream to put on but it doesnt seem to be helping. It weeps a lot through the plasters but the nurse said im only to change the dressings once a day.

Josef Hadeed, MD, FACS · Answer

In order to determine the best course of action regarding the nipple you should follow up with your plastic surgeon.

Babak Dadvand, MD · Answer

Hi,Thanks for the post and photo. You may be having areolar graft healing issues given the fact that there is an odor. There does not appear to be frank infection based on the photo. The grafts will declare themselves by the time they are 1 month old. If there is partial or even complete graft loss, once the area heals, medical tattooing is a very good option to get color and shape match to the other side. Keep in close contact with your surgeon.Sincerely,Dr. Dadvand

Sheldon Lincenberg, MD · Answer

Nipple areolar graft necrosis is a possible complication of this procedure, especially in smokers. 
I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon.

Lisa M. DiFrancesco, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. You do appear to have some graft loss. You would need an in person consultation to determine the best course of action. You should follow up with your surgeon.

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