Do I have skin necrosis or just feel bruising? (Photo)

February 14, 2016
Asked By:cherryann0916 in Rochester, NY

8 days ago I had a BL mastectomy with TE expanders. I got home the next day and had deep purple bruising just like the picture. 8 days later nothing has changed except for the development of tiny white puss pimples. My PS said he did not know what it was. I made them swab one but wont have lab results back for two more days. The bruise has not grown. PS has me on another round of antibiotics after he saw my breast. No fever. And I have no feeling in that skin area due to surgery. What is this?

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February 16, 2016

Answer: Mastectomy skin bruising

February 16, 2016

Answer: Mastectomy skin bruising

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