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Possible to Have Axillary Web Syndrome After Breast Implant Surgery?

nicsApr 3, 2010
I had implant surgery (axillary incision) 4 weeks ago, and have tight cords running from my armpit down to my wrist. Is this AWS, is it common in breast augmentation surgery and what can I do about it?

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