Hemosiderin staining after breast lift? If so, what would be a viable treatment? (photo)

January 15, 2018
Asked By:ayetsea in San Francisco, CA

I had a breast lift with fat transfer about one year ago, and I have since had a persistent mark on my skin. Is this hemosiderin staining?

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Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
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January 20, 2018

Answer: Skin discoloration following breast lift

Wayne I. Yamahata, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
January 20, 2018

Answer: Skin discoloration following breast lift

Wayne I. Yamahata, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 18, 2018

Answer: Not Hemosiderin, It's Residual Areola

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 18, 2018

Answer: Not Hemosiderin, It's Residual Areola

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 18, 2018

Answer: Hemosiderin staining

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 18, 2018

Answer: Hemosiderin staining

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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