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What is the cause of my breast implant being flat on one side? 7 months post op. (photos)

SandramaaMay 21, 2018
I have 400 smooth saline moderate profile with a lift under the muscle. My implants aren't ruptured and my doctor can't tell me what is the cause if it. He says it's not that bad. To me it looks bad it hasn't gotten better and I'm 7 months out.

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