Is puckering around my nipple normal after a breast reduction? (photos)

December 17, 2016
Asked By:mcfatty in Logan, UT

I got my reduction on 12/06, so about a week and a half ago. Firstly, my doctor said to leave the tape on until it falls off, which it's starting to do. Is it too early? I have a history of bad scarring, so should I re-tape it? Secondly, and slightly more worrisome, around my right nipple, where the tape is coming off the most, the skin is extremely puckered, almost pleated. Is that OK and normal?

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