Left areola (smaller eyes drawing) : Does the suture on the right part of the areola in the pic look normal? It looks a bit parted compared to the rest of the line where the incision was placed? Also that greenish yellowish looking spot there.. what is that? Right areola: The second picture, the string is still a bit out as you can tell, is that normal as well? How is it looking so far for 5 weeks post op?
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September 25, 2015
Answer: Areola incision suture and healing process
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