From the photo you provided, it looks like a portion of your areola had some circulatory compromise and lost the superficial layer of skin. This is the layer that contains pigment, so the usual brown color is gone and the areola is pink. It also appears that the pigmentation is returning around the edges and in several small islands. This is a good sign. Often, as the deeper layers of the skin recover, the pigmentation returns. As long as there is no open wound, give the area time to recover, and often the pigmentation returns over several months. If an open wound remains, be certain to follow up with your plastic surgeon for supportive care. If after the area is fully healed the pigmentation still does not return completely, tattooing is also an option.