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Is there any way to get rid of the indentations from bra straps after breast reduction?

MhhdavisFeb 4, 2015
I have deep troughs in my shoulders from bra straps. After a breast reduction, is there anyway to repair these? Do they self-correct to a certain point on their own? These troughs are probably at least 1/4 inch deep on both shoulders. I can accept that they won't ever look better but I thought I would ask. Thank you.

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Dr. Robert Drielsma, MBBS, BSc, FRACS
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Answered on Feb 16, 2015
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Dr. Peter E. Johnson, MD
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