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Nipple Areola Necrosis? (photo)

GeminitDec 24, 2012
I wanted to get feed back as to if It looks like its healing properly, I put the silverdene on it everymorning what changes will I expect? When If fully heals how will it look? I had my surgery on november 13, 2012 and I dont know what to look for or to expect. Please Help Geminit

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Kenneth Hughes, MD

          I would recommend weight loss as well, but you clearly have an issue that needs to be remedied.  Have you tried applying for Medicare or Medicaid?  You may be able to find a surgeon who would waive the surgeon's fee or a teaching...

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Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Sorry to say you have nipple/areolar necrosis that needs debridement and intensive wound care. Best to discuss with your surgeon or find a second surgeon to care for this issue. 

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Benjamin Chu, MD, FACS

You have a partial wound dehiscence of the areola after breast reduction.  From your story it sound like the nipple was congested and may have been struggling with adequate blood supply.  The best thing is to be patient and dress the wound with Silvadene provided you are not allergic...

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