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Skin around nipple looks wrinkled. Is this normal? (Photo)

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MartdaMay 16, 2018

I had a breast reduction 9 days ago. Anchor incision. I was told to leave the steristrips on for ten days so I did and there was some tape over them as well. I'm worried about the wrinkling around the nipple/aereola. Is this normal. Will it straighten up? Should I be worried. Haven't seen this on any other before pictures.

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