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Dark hair growing on breast after reduction. Is this normal?

November 17, 2015
Asked By:LaShelle1989 in Griffin, GA

I had a breast reduction about two months ago. All is good however, I've noticed a lot of fine black hair growing on breast. Particularly around my nipples and incisions. I never had hair on my breast before. Is this normal?

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November 18, 2015

Answer: Inflammation in the periareolar region may prompt some temporary vigorous hair growth after breast reduction.

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November 18, 2015

Answer: Inflammation in the periareolar region may prompt some temporary vigorous hair growth after breast reduction.

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November 23, 2015

Answer: Yes

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November 23, 2015

Answer: Yes

Sheila S. Nazarian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 22, 2015

Answer: #BreastHairGrowthPostSurgery

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November 22, 2015

Answer: #BreastHairGrowthPostSurgery

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