What can I do to heal this? I think its nipple necrosis. Nipple dead after breast reduction. (photos)

February 9, 2016
Asked By:nicnat98 in Miami, FL

I think i have nipple necrosis. My dr keep saying it will be ok let the dark part fall off. Its driving me crazy. What are other options i have to heal this. Its been 3 weeks since this started. Help please

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February 13, 2016

Answer: Yes, Nipple Necrosis

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Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 13, 2016

Answer: Yes, Nipple Necrosis

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February 13, 2016

Answer: What can I do to heal this? I think its nipple necrosis. Nipple dead after breast reduction. (photos)

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February 13, 2016

Answer: What can I do to heal this? I think its nipple necrosis. Nipple dead after breast reduction. (photos)

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February 11, 2016

Answer: What can I do to heal this? I think its nipple necrosis. Nipple dead after breast reduction.

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Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 11, 2016

Answer: What can I do to heal this? I think its nipple necrosis. Nipple dead after breast reduction.

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