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Bleeding at 8 days post op breast lift with silicone 580 cc under muscle (Photo)

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julietHubbardMay 13, 2018

May 13, 2018 makes it 8 days post op for me. I had a breast replacement, breast life with silicone implants 580cc under the muscle. It’s the 8th day I’m off my pain meds but I have been bleeding for the past 2 days. I’m kind of scared! Any suggestions of what is happening

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