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Can you advise on itchy & tender breast 8 months post-op reduction?

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Hi I am 50yrs old had a breast reduction 8mos. ago and I have developed itchy nipples and very tender breast tissue, my right more than left. Developed infecation 3 days after surgery in left breast. Dr said oh it's nothing, 6weeks later she said it was total infected. Had to have an emergancy deburrment surgery.

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