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Had a breast reduction, lift and augmentation 11 days ago. My bra is always stained with yellow light discharge (Photo)

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mimzmatovuJun 27, 2018

My doctor says it’s draining & it’s normal,my question is when does draining stop,to bad o did my surgery in miami Florida, but I live in Boston so I dnt have physical follow up with my surgeon,also when you look at the pictures are my stitches alright and does my boob look great?also how often can I change my tape it bothers me after shower I feel like it’s wet thanks

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