1 month post op of Breast Augmentation, my right nipple turn black and corner fall off. Is this normal? (photos)

June 10, 2014
Asked By:alexandra2008 in Hallandale, FL

One month ago I did lift and augmentation. The shape came out beautiful .The right nipple was black . First little corner fall off .The doctor gave me ointment medihunny to apply , but it was getting worse and worse every day .Now I just missing the half of the nipple .my doctor said it's ok nothing to be worried and that it has to get worse before it gets better.what should I do. Should I trust my doctor and just wait or should I do smth else .I am scared to loose it.

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June 13, 2014

Answer: Areola necrosis after breast lift

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William T. Stoeckel, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 13, 2014

Answer: Areola necrosis after breast lift

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William T. Stoeckel, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 14, 2014

Answer: Areola wound.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 14, 2014

Answer: Areola wound.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 13, 2014

Answer: Nipple necrosis

Vishnu Rumalla, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 13, 2014

Answer: Nipple necrosis

Vishnu Rumalla, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 23, 2014

Answer: Black

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June 14, 2014

Answer: Lossing tissue is not normal

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Answer: Lossing tissue is not normal

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