I Am Noticing a Nasty Odor Around the Nipple Graft Area, Could It Be Infected?

September 5, 2011
Asked By:Beej in Upstate, NY

I had a breast reduction one and a half weeks ago. Although I shower daily and change the dressings, I am noticing an odor from the nipple graft area. I am losing sleep and worried that there is an infection going on. Please help ease my mind.

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September 7, 2011

Answer: Odor around nipple

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Michelle Spring, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Michelle Spring, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 16, 2011

Answer: Infection after Surgery

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October 16, 2011

Answer: Infection after Surgery

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 7, 2011

Answer: Foul odor from nipple-areola graft needs to be evaluated immediately

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September 7, 2011

Answer: Foul odor from nipple-areola graft needs to be evaluated immediately

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