Are my nipples going to fall off? I had a breast reduction just under a month ago.

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I have become worried about my nipples possibly falling off. They have become a bit grey and are ten degrees colder than my body temperature.

Jeffrey LaGrasso, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.I highly recommend scheduling an appointment with your plastic surgeon as soon as possible. Best of luck.

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Hi! It sounds like you need to call your surgeon's office.  It's always best to discuss post-op concerns with your surgeon. Please don't wait to make the call.

David M. Deisher, MD (retired) · Answer

Thanks for the question.  If there were some photos to review that would be helpful.  Also did the surgeon perform a pedicle technique or free nipple grafts?  If the color of the nipple areola complex has changed and definitely seems cooler compared to the remainder of the breast than you should call your plastic surgeon to be seen soon.  If you are a smoker - hopefully you have already stopped in that smoking has a definite impact on wound healing and blood supply to the nipple complex.  Good luck

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