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Small hole getting bigger in the areola area after BL with BA. Some bleeding and discharge. Should I be concerned? (photos)

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marias92Mar 19, 2019

I had a BL with BA 2 weeks ago and a couple of nights ago I noticed a small hole in the areola area, is this uncommon. What are my options?

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