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Scar 1.5 yrs after breast augmentation followed by extrusion (2 months po). Did I have a reaction? (photo)

elisafrancaJun 21, 2018
After 1.3 year after removal of the implant (due to seroma and exposure) i find myself with this scar. I expelled the stiches until 6 months after the removal. Can i had have a reaction to vicryl?

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Dr. Theodore Nyame, MD
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Answered on Oct 20, 2018
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