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Will my dead areola and nipple be okay that are caused by necrosis after breast reduction?

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jisueousNov 22, 2018

Hi, I had breast lift (3 weeks ago) and my right areola and nipple were initially purple. My doctor said they are bruised, but as time passed, they turned into black crust. They surgically removed my dead skin today and I now have open wound and they installed this device to suck all the discharges and fluid. They are hoping whatever is alive inside will regrow so they can proceed skin grafting and reconstuct my nipple. Im devastated about this situation. Will this be okay eventually?

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Dr. Daniel Barrett, MD
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Dr. Daniel Brown, MD, FACS
Dr. Daniel Brown, MD, FACS
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Dr. Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted)
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