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13 days post Breast Reduction, are my breasts healing correctly? (photos)

Ashanti8120Jan 1, 2017
Someone please let me know if my breast ate not healing correctly. I've seen my surgeon 7 days post op and I had surgery out of town so he is need within driving reach. I need advice! ASAP

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