I had breast implants and a lift done 7 days ago. Saw my PS today. He was a little worried at the color but said they still felt warm. Didn't want to remove the tape just yet. I thought it was just dried blood that had turned black since it is black in other places on the bandage. He wants to see me back next week. Any ideas? I am now scared I am losing my nipples.
March 9, 2017
Answer: Are my nipples necrotic? Thank you for your question and photos. Although there's old blood on the steristrips, it seems that you have nipple/areolar necrosis. This should've been treated right away, by removing the dressings, cleaning the area to correctly assess and evaluate blood flow to this area. Waiting another week, I'm not sure it is helpful. You would've benefited from hyperbaric oxygen treatment (might be somewhat late now, but it could still promote healing and further tissue loss). Need to see your surgeon, now, not a week later. Ask to be seen today! Good luck with your healing.
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March 9, 2017
Answer: Are my nipples necrotic? Thank you for your question and photos. Although there's old blood on the steristrips, it seems that you have nipple/areolar necrosis. This should've been treated right away, by removing the dressings, cleaning the area to correctly assess and evaluate blood flow to this area. Waiting another week, I'm not sure it is helpful. You would've benefited from hyperbaric oxygen treatment (might be somewhat late now, but it could still promote healing and further tissue loss). Need to see your surgeon, now, not a week later. Ask to be seen today! Good luck with your healing.
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March 13, 2017
Answer: Photos are not revealing of how healthy your nipples are. Your surgeon will have to remove the dressings to get a more definitive idea. You can try cleaning the exposed nipple with peroxide and water and see what color it is and whether it blanches or not as blanching and warmth to touch are encouraging signs. Hope its good for you.
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March 13, 2017
Answer: Photos are not revealing of how healthy your nipples are. Your surgeon will have to remove the dressings to get a more definitive idea. You can try cleaning the exposed nipple with peroxide and water and see what color it is and whether it blanches or not as blanching and warmth to touch are encouraging signs. Hope its good for you.
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