Why do I have white areas on the JP site under my breasts?

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I had a breast reduction & tummy tuck 2 weeks ago, the JP sites on my breasts have white tissue. The left breast has some darkening of the skin and I'm freaking out, could it be infected? My breast tingle a lot, no fevers, no erythema surrounding scars.

Fred Suess, MD (retired) · Answer

All incisions can scar with hypo(decreased) pigmentation pr hyper (excess) pigmentation the pigment may even out with time.

Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired) · Answer

I.m afraid it would not be possible to answer your question without photos. But since you just had the surgery I am curious why you are not on the phone talking to your surgeon if you are anxious. Answering questions and giving post op care is part of what you paid him for.

Why do I have white areas on the JP site under my breasts?

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