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Thank you for your question. It appears as though your nipple is still in the early phases of healing. It is normal for there to be some crusting and peeling of the nipple following the grafting. It is important you discuss with your doctor how he/she prefers to handle nipple grafts. In my practice we have the patient place silvadene ointment on twice a day with a bandaid for three weeks following the procedure. This helps prevent infection and allows the nipple to take well. Good luck!
Hi, Thanks for the post and photo. It does not appear infected based on the photo. The redness typically happens as a result of the skin reaction to the stitches that were there. If the redness starts spreading or the area becomes warm to the touch, that could be a sign of infection and I would recommend contacting your surgeon.Sincerely,Dr. Dadvand
Hi,Thanks for the post. Interesting question. In my practice it would be cheaper without the nipple grafts because it is less OR and anesthesia time. However, not by much. Furthermore, I highly recommend you make this decision carefully and not jus on the little bit of money you might save. That...
Hi,Thanks for the post. Your endocrinologist is wrong. You don't even need to be on testosterone to have FTM TOP surgery. Testosterone is beneficial for other things, like facial/body hair, deepening of the voice but is not necessary to have TOP surgery. Of course testosterone can lead to ...
Dear mnorrie2018, Thank you for your question. It seems like you may have an acute fluid accumulation, however it is not possible to tell without seeing you in person. Please set up an appointment with your Board Certified Operating Surgeon. Best of luck to you!
