I am 2.5 weeks postop from a breast lift and implant surgery. I am extremely happy with how my breast look. However, as the last of the scabs have come off in The last few days I've noticed a discoloration around the edge of my nipples. Should I be concerned? Is this normal? Will it heal and return to it's normal color? I should disclose that at around 2 weeks post op I vaped at an extremely low nicotine level over the weekend and had some wine. Could that have caused this & can it be corrected?
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Matt Erdmann, MBChB, FRCS(Eng), FRCS (Plast) says:
You appear to have a good early result with good wound healing. Yes there are some assymetry issues as you point out, but I think you need to give it 3 months to settle. I would return to your surgeon at that time if you still have concerns.
Epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, is often used during breast lift surgery to constrict blood vessels in the surgical area. By constricting blood vessels, epinephrine helps reduce blood loss during the procedure. This can lead to a clearer surgical field for the surgeon and may contribute...
Dear Jjmbof4,this type of wound is not uncommon after breast lift. It is usually caused by poor blood flow. I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon, follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your wound clean and covered. It can take few weeks or months for wound to fully heal....
