Is my Nipple Dying After Breast Reduction? (photo)

Only time will tell, but it does appear that a portion of your nipple has lost blood supply.  How much will survive is unknown.  Follow the wound care regimen that your surgeon prescribes for you.  I wish you a speedy recovery.

Yes, it pretty much appears that way.  Go back to your doc for wound care and stay away from smoke.  The result will still be reasonable but you may keep the hypopigmented (pale/pink) coloration to the skin in the area where the nipple didnt' survive.

 

In agreement with other responders, your plastic surgeon needs to evaluate and manage this situation.  If you are smoking, STOP!  If you are around second hand smoke, get away from it.  The areola doesn't appear normal, and treatment will depend not only on what it looks like at any given moment, but changes that become apparent over time.

The photo suggests that at least the superficial layer is being shed which may be from a decrease in blood flow.  It is difficult to assess how deep and how much of the skin is affected.  You will certainly want to keep this area clean and moist.  Your doctor should see you to evaluate and make recommendations for wound care to optimize the healing of this area.

The photos shows significant areas of poor blood flow/ischemia. How much of the nipple will survive is difficult to determine and will need to be closely followed by your surgeon. Good Luck!