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Does my breast look normal 4 months after my reconstruction? (Photos)

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Love2516Jan 5, 2019

I had a breast lift and saline implants 275cc since October 2018 it is now 4 months later and I notice my left breast had a sunken indention and also has a really dark mark does it look normal?

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