Are discolored nipples after surgery something to be concerned about?

November 23, 2014
Asked By:kellynkerr in Yucaipa, CA

I had a breast reduction over a month ago. I'm healing well and have had few complications. But my mother and I have noticed that my nipples are a very different color than they were before surgery. It's almost like they're lacking color. They used to be a nice pink and are now kind of sallow and pale. I'm wondering if this is temporary and if it's normal/healthy?

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