I had a nipple graft breast reduction 3 wks ago. I'm concerned. The skin on my areolas are peeling. Is this normal? (Photo)

July 12, 2015
Asked By:TDNY123 in Hoboken, NJ

I had a nipple graft breast reduction 3 weeks ago. I'm a bit concerned because last week the skin began to slowly peel off of my areola's. I've followed my PS' instructions, which was to keep the area moist with ointment and then cover with a non-stick dressing pads. Is this peeling normal??

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