Do I have nipple necrosis? 3 days post-op. (photos)

May 19, 2017
Asked By:amj2244 in Houston, TX

I had breast augmentation with mastopexy 3 days ago. Yesterday, as I was changing my dressings, I noticed that the left side of my areola was darker than the other side. I contacted my surgeon immediately, and he ordered NitroBid ointment to be applied to the area twice a day. Im still very concerned about it, but he thinks that it's fine. It's also oozing what looks like dark blood.

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May 29, 2017

Answer: Nipple necrosis

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