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Is bleeding and cold nipples post breast reduction a concern?

tiff_br01Oct 7, 2017
I had a breast reduction yesterday I feel pretty good but I’m concerned that my nipples are cold to the touch. I’m not worried about the fact that I don’t have any sensation yet but the fact that they’re cold make me concerned theres no blood flow however my left breast is bleeding m.

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