Nipple necrosis after gynecomastia surgery? 1 week post-op.(Photo)

Question

So I had my gynecomastia surgery 5 days ago, and today the Areola of my right nipple has turned a grey-ish color and I am worried that it may be early nipple necrosis. I have provided a photo.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

A follow-up question indicated that you had completed your follow-up appointment with your PS and you were healing well, so my assumption is that this issue resolved on its own or through your PS's intervention.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB · Answer

Hello thanks for sharing your pictures. From the pictures its very hard to diagnose. You may be having a superficial epidermal peeling which does occur in some cases. The usual course would be sloughing of skin and healing which may leave a hypopigmented area which usually regains its color over 3-6 months. Consult your operating surgeon for assessment.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear tomcarlson815,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Alastair J. Platt, FRCS (plast) · Answer

Its very hard to tell whats going on from your photo.  It may just be very bruised.  I reccomend that you get checked out by your surgeon.  Best wishes.

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

Thank you for the question and photo but an examination is really needed so if you have concerns see your surgeon Dr Corbin

Nipple necrosis after gynecomastia surgery? 1 week post-op.(Photo)

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