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I'm 3 weeks post op breast reduction. I have a "hole" in one of my breasts and am placed on a wound vac. Will it heal? (Photo)

June 7, 2014
Asked By:Emilycon225

I had breast reduction surgery exactly 3 weeks ago. This "hole" has since occurred and yesterday my PS sent me home on a wound vac. He thinks it will be approximately 2 weeks and it will close. I am very nervous that it won't and that I will need a skin graft or more surgery. How bad does this really look? Will it heal?

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