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Left breast tightness and soreness near incision. It's been over a year since surgery. Any thoughts on this?

mrstlove26Oct 25, 2023
Hello, I had breast augmentation over a year and a half ago and for the last 4 days I’ve been experiencing tightness, soreness near the incision and some Itchiness on my left breast. Any thoughts on this? It’s been over a year since my surgery so I’m a little concerned.

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Dr. Connie Hiers, MD, FACS
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