I have a habit of adjusting my bandages all the time due to how tender my ribs are and the bruises around them. I always left them from my nipple and adjust a little higher or a little lower. Are they still at risk after the bolsters come off, to be nudged and pushed off? There is some Bleeding through the gauze this morning, and yesterday afternoon was when I got them off. I was told bleeding would be normal, but still, I have go wonder.
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The most important thing right now is to keep strong communication with your surgeon and follow their instructions closely. In situations like this, time is really our best tool — nipple grafts go through different stages of healing and sometimes take several weeks to fully integrate.Graft...
I would recommend going to see your surgeon as this much bleeding may potentially interfere with proper take of the nipple graft. More than likely it's a normal amount of oozing, but the added amount of moisture under your dressings form the bleeding may be of concern as well.
Hi,Thanks for the post and photos. The center of the left graft did not take which is why it is darker than the surrounding areola. This is likely the source of the odor, but it does not look infected. You should be evaluated by your surgeon who may need to trim this darker tissue. You could...
