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The post op garment that I have to wear is rubbing the skin off my inner thighs. What can I do? 8 days post BR and TT.

kathkell220Jun 1, 2017
I am 8 days post op from a breast reduction/tummy tuck. I have been wearing the garment all the time, except for showers, as instructed by my surgeon. But the garment has rubbed the skin off of my inner thighs.

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