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Is it possible to have an areola skin graft after necrosis following vertical breast lift? (Photo)

Jubilant583661Sep 1, 2024
Hello 2 years ago I had a vertical breast lift, there was necrosis and one of the areolas is completely covered with scars and the diameter of the areola is only 2.3 cm Is it possible to transplant skin from another area and make a new areola without such severe scars?

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