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Folded Muscle; what exactly does this mean?

April 21, 2017
Asked By:1bellmari in CA

I had my implants removed 4 days ago under general anesthesia, no capsule removed, nor no drains put after surgery. I informed my surgeon that my left breast felt uncomfortable and he said because my muscle had a fold. What exactly does that mean? Will it harm or make me look deformed later? He prescribed muscles relaxers.

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