Breast lift and augmentation 2/8/16. Right nipple was black after surgery. Skin began to slough off. (Photo)

February 20, 2016
Asked By:JenWagy in Golden, CO

From the pictures does it look like I will completely lose my my nipple or will it heal? I have been in contact with office and nurses just keep telling me to keep it covered with gauze and abx ointment. I keep loosing more tissue on the nipple daily.

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February 22, 2016

Answer: Partial nipple necrosis

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February 21, 2016

Answer: Nipple necrosis

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February 21, 2016

Answer: Nipple necrosis

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February 20, 2016

Answer: Breast lift and augmentation 2/8/16. Right nipple was black after surgery. Skin began to slough off.

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 20, 2016

Answer: Breast lift and augmentation 2/8/16. Right nipple was black after surgery. Skin began to slough off.

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 21, 2016

Answer: Nipple sloughing

February 21, 2016

Answer: Nipple sloughing

February 20, 2016

Answer: Breast lift and augmentation 2/8/16. Right nipple was black after surgery. Skin began to slough off.

February 20, 2016

Answer: Breast lift and augmentation 2/8/16. Right nipple was black after surgery. Skin began to slough off.

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