Crusty patches on nipple after breast lift 20 days post MM. Is this dry skin or something else? (photos)

March 5, 2018
Asked By:carriesmakeover2018 in Fresno, CA

Hello, I have these crusty patches on my nipples after my surgery. I noticed them at 20dpo. My skin is very dry on my breast and stomach (also had TT) and I am wondering if these crusty patches are dry skin or something else starting. As you can see from pic the patches are a little darker than nipple color. I don’t have discharge and my nipple incision site is absolutely outstanding.

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March 12, 2018

Answer: Healing

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March 12, 2018

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March 8, 2018

Answer: Crusty Patches

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March 8, 2018

Answer: Crusty Patches

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March 7, 2018

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March 7, 2018

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March 7, 2018

Answer: Crusty patches

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 7, 2018

Answer: Crusty patches

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March 14, 2018

Answer: Dry Skin After Mommy Makeover

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