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Hole in implant incision. Is it serious? (Photo)

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helpneedednow123Apr 12, 2017

I'm 3 weeks post revision breast surgery. Implants were lowered. Have silimed polyrethane implants. Went to moisturise scar as advised and felt tender. Checked and notices small black hole to incision. Is this serious? Am hoping is just a stitch?

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I'd like to shed some light to your (abslutely justified and understandable) concerns; you have received very poor work before, worst remedial surgery afterwards and an awful medical advice for your future surgery, additionally you have developed lay theories and this is regularly very unlikely...

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