Im 19 and I had an anchor lift and silicone plants on Tuesday ( it is now the following Monday) The day after surgery they looked good but then started turning almost black on the outside of them. I went back to the doctor today and he was shocked and I was the first person he's had that happen with. He took off the tape and peeled off the blackish layer of dead skin and them pushed puss out ( I know gross). He gave me cream but it looks even worse. I don't know what to do. Freaking out.
January 16, 2013
Answer: Nipple/Areola Necrosis after Breast Augmentation/Lifting Surgery?
Thank you for the question and pictures; I'm sorry to hear about the stressful experience after breast augmentation/lifting surgery. Although I cannot provide you with precise clinical advice, based on the photographs and time sequence I think that you will do well long-term. Although there may be some blood flow or return (venous congestion) issues present, I think that your nipple/areola complexes are viable and again, you should do well in the long term.
Continue to follow-up with your plastic surgeon who is in the best position to advise you precisely.
Best wishes.
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January 16, 2013
Answer: Nipple/Areola Necrosis after Breast Augmentation/Lifting Surgery?
Thank you for the question and pictures; I'm sorry to hear about the stressful experience after breast augmentation/lifting surgery. Although I cannot provide you with precise clinical advice, based on the photographs and time sequence I think that you will do well long-term. Although there may be some blood flow or return (venous congestion) issues present, I think that your nipple/areola complexes are viable and again, you should do well in the long term.
Continue to follow-up with your plastic surgeon who is in the best position to advise you precisely.
Best wishes.
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January 15, 2013
Answer: Breast Lift and Implants with Concerns of NAC Necrosis
The pictures are not particularly telling and if necrosis was present on exam then it is probably superficial. If the NACs looked good the first day that is also a good indicator that blood flow was not severely compromised. Please do not smoke as this severely compromises circulation. I would not freak out at this time, and be sure you follow up with your surgeon.
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January 15, 2013
Answer: Breast Lift and Implants with Concerns of NAC Necrosis
The pictures are not particularly telling and if necrosis was present on exam then it is probably superficial. If the NACs looked good the first day that is also a good indicator that blood flow was not severely compromised. Please do not smoke as this severely compromises circulation. I would not freak out at this time, and be sure you follow up with your surgeon.
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