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Is this a crater deformity after gynecomastia surgery? I am a week post surgery. (Photos)

August 10, 2018
Asked By:lee1201 in Charlotte, NC

I know its early, but will this slight crease/crater remain when healed? It's worse when flexed. These photos are resting and the last one is flexed. Thoughts please?

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