Nipple Surviving After Necrosis, How Long Does It Take For The Nipple To Return To Its Normal Color?

June 21, 2011
Asked By:samanthasmith in New York, NY

Hi, after a breast lift my nipple turned black on the outer part of it. Eventually the black scab came off leaving my nipple pink. I have some color coming back in different areas I was just wondering how long does it take for the nipple to get some color. It has been five weeks since my surgery.

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