I had a nipple sparing mastectomy 13 day ago. The doctor told me my nipples were stressed and not happy, and to apply antibiotic ointment twice a day. They look black and one is peeling. I am taking arnica pills and still on antibiotics. Is this normal?
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Nipples are scary looking after surgery
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Contact BCN for advice/reassurance, hopefully it's nothing serious
I had nipple reconstruction and the bottom of mine is black. The dressing nurse told me that it might not of taken. It is now coming off. I would contact the breast care nurses to lut your mind at rest x
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