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How long after breast reduction until nipples pop out?

notsoowickedSep 11, 2015
I am 4 weeks post op from a breast reduction and one of my nipples is inverted and is sort of laying sideways. I was wondering at what point should I worry about my nipple not correcting itself? Is there some sort of massage that can help correct the problem and loosen the connective tissue underneath?

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Dr. Robert B. Louton, MD
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