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Struggling to Heal, After Necrosis on Nipple 5 Weeks PO

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My right nipple was black immediately after...

Crazylady11
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My right nipple was black immediately after surgery My PS did not debride immediaately , he wanted the big black scab to loosen first. That happened after 3 weeks and he was able to remove it with scissors. Right now I am going back every day for them to check it and change bandages. We are using calcium alginate, covering with gauze I am to see a wound care dr next week Trying not to get too blue but it looks so bad. Any great healing stories? Recommendations? What worked for you? Becoming less energetic, depression or sickness? I would appreciate ANYTHING you can tell me ANYTHING Thanks in advance

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Miles Graivier, MD

Miles Graivier, MD

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May 26, 2018
Thanks for sharing your experience. Necrosis can be scary. 3-Weeks post-op, I had a similar situation with my Brizillian but lift and my PS healing treatment & therapy is going well. I was prescribed an antibiotic and silvadene. While I was very aware it was a side-effect of BL and BBL I did not experience, depression or sickness. I can tell you healing is a slow process. For day one and two my energy was way low. To date the the results of my surgery has not been compromised and I am 5-months post-op. Sounds like you have good communication with your doctor which is a plus.


Keep your chin up and have a good weekend?
May 26, 2018
Thank you so much. I'm now seeing a wound care specialist as well as my PS and I know I have great drs working on me and time is my friend. And it has been a mental lift to get a new gameplan Hope you are doing well
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May 26, 2018
I am and thank for inquiring. I am so glad you have a team working on your treatment plan.

Keep us posted!
May 26, 2018
Thanks I will Where are you in your recovery now? I didnt ask and then wondered
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July 26, 2021
Hello what is your current result experiencing same situation
UPDATED FROM Crazylady11
1 month post

Saw wound specialist.

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He debrided a lot of the yellow out of my nipple. Which exposed a large hole in my flesh. This is infected. He did cultures and hopefully well be able to start in office IVs of antibiotics on Wednesday. Sight must be kept dry so I have to keep it bandaged until it needs changing. Probably Monday, per nurse I'll post pics then I'm very happy to have been referred to this wound specialist. Very kind, but realistic. He tells me I'm looking at 3 to 6 months. Oh and btw, it smells horrible when the bandage needs changing so there's no guessing on that. I mean your breast is not far from your nose, lol and I can tell. Thanks for listening Please if anyone has any hopeful success stories I'd love to hear

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May 26, 2018
I know some people just have dealt with the wound specialist since they have wound vac etc. Also I’ve heard some people tried doing hyperbaric oxygen therapy to help heal wounds faster. I know that is expensive so some ladies have found discounts through Groupon for the hyperbaric oxygen therapy. These are just a few things I’ve heard here on RS. I hope everything works out for you. Happy healing dear!! Keep us updated when you can. ❤️
May 28, 2018
No story to tell but wishing you all the best. Really feel for you [RS bleep]
May 28, 2018
Thank you sooo much.
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June 1, 2018
Hey just wanted to stop in to see how you’re feeling & check in on your wound? Just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you and sending well wishes. Happy healing dear. ❤️❤️
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June 2, 2018
Hey Lady, it has been a about a week since I last checked in with you. How are you doing? Yes, these types of wounds can take a while to heal.

I had some fat necrosis with my BBL. My PS recommended the antibiotic Clindamyacin and Silvadene. I caught the infection very early so I had not smell or colored discharge. The wound breakdown of the outer skin stopped immediately. The actually infection and release of dead fat took almost 2.5 months with no damage to shape or integrity of my BBL. I was so glad the doctor did not choose to drain the wound.

What treatment did your PS / wound specialist recommend (antibiotic / topical cream/ointment)?
July 7, 2018
I had that happen after nipple sparing reconstruction. It was a long process.... debridement and I lost third of the nipple, but never had an infection.
UPDATED FROM Crazylady11
2 months post

Hooked up!

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First thank. s for your so sweet and thoughtful messages. This has been quite an ordeal and it helps to hear from you girls! the wound specialist and his staff have been amazing. after the culture came back, it ended up being a fairly rare type of infection, stenotrophomonus. I know thats a mouthful, isnt it? Turns out it's also hard to get rid of! I have been on a very high dosage of Bactrim for 10 days. After seeing the Dr again today, it was determined the infection was still there, though better, so now I'm on an even stronger antibiotic. Taking a toll on me physically, joint pain, nausea, but nothing I cant handle if it can knock this stuff out. The good news is that he made the decision to start the wound vac even though the infection is not completely gone. I feel like this is at least moving forward. Right now, I am depending on my faith and patience to get me through. I am looking at a long road ahead but God is keeping me positive through prayer. I know that I am going through this for a reason and it will be revealed to me when He's ready. I am having to miss a very important wedding in a few weeks and of all things, my 60th birthday is Sunday. The wound vac is not exactly a fashion statement and very hard to dress around but I'll figure it out. When I do, I'll post pics of what I come up with to share!! Thanks again for you kind words and caring thoughts.

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August 15, 2018
Hi. How are you doing? I hope you still healing well. Dont forget we all there for each other. Take care. Blessings. X
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November 10, 2018
I hope you’re healing well!!
December 23, 2019
I’m looking into using Dr. Gravier and reading reviews. Was it something he did that caused all of this?