I just had my breast augmentation and mastopexy today, my nipples were orignally unbruised or swollen after my surgey. Now that it's been hours later my nipples are turning a very dark, almost black, purple and swelling a lot. Is this normal or is something wrong? I have a triangular patch of tape around my nipples that they are swelling out of.
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Wow, you sound angry and accusatory so early after surgery. Didn't you understand that there would be swelling, and that scar softening, stretching, and maturation would occur over many months as gravity exerted its ever-present effects? For the technique chosen (modified lollipop lift plus...
Since the redness is localized, this does not appear to be infectious in nature, and allergic or hypersensitivity response to Steri-strip adhesive is the most likely cause here. At 3+ weeks post-op your incisions no longer need tape support, but you may be using the Steri-strips for their...
