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Nipple discolouration 1 month post op BR? (Photo)

January 19, 2017
Asked By:bubsee in Halifax, NC

Hi I've been in bed with the flu for the past couple of days and haven't been as observant as usual. I had a breast reduction over 5 weeks ago and tonight I noticed that my right nipple and aereola seem to be going purple compared to my left. I have been wearing a bandeau so maybe it cut off the circulation? Should I be worried?

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