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Red light therapy for capsular contracture?

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Jenna949Oct 3, 2022

I had my implants redone and have now developed capsular contracture in one of them. Will red light therapy at 660nm help me in any way (e.g., lessening of pain, softening of scarring around the implant, etc.)? Thank you in advance for you answers.

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