Should I be worried about this nipple? It's dry & rough and I can't tell if these small black patches are scabs or not? (Photos)

Surgeons vary widely on what they recommend for post operative recovery from a procedure like a breast reduction.  I use a rapid recovery technique that allows you to get back to the gym within days.  I have added a video of a woman who reviews her experience with a breast reduction for you. ...

Thanks for providing your photos.  With your size, frame and weight, you should get an excellent result from a reduction mammoplasty or breast reduction.  It is very likely that your health care insurance will cover it as well.  Your expectations are quite realistic.  Bra sizes are not sta...

Thank you for the question and congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. There is no direct correlation between the amount of tissue removed and the ultimate cup size that a...

You should be able to have the breast reduction.  Tell your surgeon about the termination. If your HCG level remains high, you may need a letter from the OB, a sonogram showing that no proof of conception remains, or whatever else will satisfy the anesthesiologist. Best wishes.

Hello and thank you for your question. Unfortunately, skin and nipple loss can be common after a reduction. It would be wise to continue your conservative wound care until the wound is starting to improve, and all of the necrotic tissue has been removed. Then I would recommend a surgical...

Wound dehiscence is not uncommon after a large breast reduction. The majority of wound issues occurs exactly where yours are. The area commonly refered to by plastic surgeons as the "inverted T", is an area of tension that is prone to wound separation.  Your wounds should be kept clean   Usu...