Is this retained areola normal? (Photo)

February 25, 2017
Asked By:miamichica in Los Gatos, CA

Posted a while ago with photos of what I thought was the staph infection that I got after my breast surgery. Apparently the staph is cleared up the doctor said but the whole area that I thought was infected was just retained areola. Does this look normal to you doctors? A friend suggested I look into malpractice

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February 27, 2017

Answer: Retained areola?

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February 27, 2017

Answer: Retained areola?

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February 28, 2017

Answer: Remaining areolar skin after a breast lift

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February 28, 2017

Answer: Remaining areolar skin after a breast lift

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February 27, 2017

Answer: Areolar pigmentation retained to avoid tension

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February 27, 2017

Answer: Areolar pigmentation retained to avoid tension

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February 27, 2017

Answer: Not malpractice

Marc J. Salzman, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 27, 2017

Answer: Not malpractice

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February 26, 2017

Answer: Does Retained Areola On The Vertical Scar Of A Breast Lift Raise To The Level Of Malpractice?

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February 26, 2017

Answer: Does Retained Areola On The Vertical Scar Of A Breast Lift Raise To The Level Of Malpractice?

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