I use to smoke a pack of ciggs a day, but i quit that 2 years ago. Well I went thru bad break up with long time boyfriend and started to go out with the girls once a week and when I have a couple drinks I smoke. Would that give me necrosis Of the nipples after having nipple graft after breast implant explant and breast lift? I didn't smoke for 2 weeks till after my nipples were removed. My nipples had turned black the day after my surgery!
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Dear lynnmosher,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, ...
I'm sorry you are having so many issues. It appears you have an infection. I recommend an examination by surgeon and discussion of possible interventions. Cultures may be done to help get more information to properly treat it.
It's not a simple answer I'm afraid, one has to judge on the invasiveness of another surgery to remove the silicone vs. the potential harm that the silicone may pose. As it's only been 5 days since the operation, the best approach would be to be patient until the swelling and inflammation has...