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Should my breast cave in like this when flexing and should they cave in on the sides at rest? (Photo)

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Danielle9Jun 22, 2018

I had a breast lift 6 years ago with silicone implants placed under the muscle. For as long as I can remember, every time I flex my breast cave in. If I pick up a bag of groceries it happens. And they look so low to me and are concave next to the armpits on the lateral sides. Is this normal? What can be done?

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