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Fat Necrosis Removal After Diep Stage Ii Surgery?

thx1138swApr 16, 2013
hello all, I had stage ii diep surgery on february 25th, where i had some fat necrosis removal done on the right breast. It is now April 16th, and that area is still hard and feels the same as before the stage ii diep surgery. Is this normal? Should i wait some more before i become concerned? or should i see a plastic surgeon?

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Dr. Mark A. Schusterman, MD, FACS
Dr. Mark A. Schusterman, MD, FACS
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Answered on Apr 29, 2013
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Dr. Damian Marucci, MBBS, PhD, FRACS
Dr. Damian Marucci, MBBS, PhD, FRACS
Specialist Plastic Surgeon
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