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Do I have symmastia or mono boob? (Photo)

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kimsills91Mar 26, 2015
im currently 5 week post op and hav noticed a raise in my cleavage that concerns me . It's there sometimes but sometimes not. From day 1 it was bruised bad in my cleavage and I still sometimes get bruised pain in my clvage area. I'm Concerned and would love to hear ur thoughts

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George Bitar, MD

Consult with your surgeon regarding your symptoms.  These symptoms can be associated with simple to very serious issues.  Do not delay.  Best wishes on your recovery.

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Your anesthesia provider and your plastic surgeon need to know so that your medications can be managed appropriately. This is usually coordinated with the prescribing physician so the issue is not that you are on suboxone but that you are using someone else's prescription. 

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Thank you for submitting your question. Textured implants do not need to be massaged.  Experiecming numbess, hypersensitiyvity and other sensatins is very common after breast augmentatin surgery.  This will imprive over time.  Discuss your concerns with your surgeon and for...

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Clark Schierle, MD, PhD, FACS

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