Nipple Pickering or blotched? I feel the need to try to stretch the nipple smooth, is this normal? (Photo)

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My surgeon told me that my nipple will return to normal and smooth out after some time, I can see that it looks like he pulled it all to the center and folded my nipple inward then stitched it up, I am having that bunching feeling and I feel the need to try to stretch the nipple smooth, is this normal? This is 8 days after surgery plus the incision looks like a 5 year old tried to put it together

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Things often look very strange right after surgery and at 3 months they'll look perfect.  It's not uncommon for patients to think a pre-schooler stitched them in the early days after surgery.  This shape and puckering will soften and smooth out.  It's too early for you to get concerned about the final result.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your pictures. This is a very newly closed incision. It will undergo changes over the next several months. It may not look right now but it should end up being fine later.

Heather J. Furnas, MD · Answer

The swelling distorts the appearance of the nipples and areolas early on, and they will go through a lot of changes in the first several weeks after surgery. You should look much better in two to three months.Click on the link below to see a breast lift case after all the swelling has subsided.All the best for a smooth recovery.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

At 8 days post breast surgery it is way too early to see the final result. You will have to give it several months to heal. Best of luck.

J. Garrett Harper, MD · Answer

Way too early to tell but I know a lot of surgeons rely on patients not looking at things for several months before critiquing which is almost impossible.  It will improve (or should), but if it doesn't you should be open and upfront with your surgeon about your feelings.  Let things heal and give your surgeon the opportunity to make things better.

Nipple Pickering or blotched? I feel the need to try to stretch the nipple smooth, is this normal? (Photo)

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Nipple Pickering or blotched? I feel the need to try to stretch the nipple smooth, is this normal? (Photo)

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Answer: 8 days post breast surgery

Answer: 8 days post breast surgery

Answer: Give it time

Answer: Give it time

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