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Should I Feel Lumps in my Breast After Implant Removal? 12 Wks Post Op

MrsB65Jan 8, 2013
I had under the muscle implants removed along with a capsulectomy In Oct 12, I can now feel a large lump in my breast, it feels squidgy - is this normal?

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