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What Are the Early Signs of Necrosis?

MrsHeatherMar 29, 2013
I'm developing somewhat dark coloring around my incision...almost like bruising. is the DK Color Around Incision Worrisome? I am exactly 4 Weeks postop. Please tell me the early signs of necrosis and when I'm in "the clear."

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Dr. Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
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Dr. Jourdan Gottlieb, MD
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