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Pulling feeling - 4 months post-op breast reduction.

kiaras56Nov 11, 2017
Hey I had a breast reduction 4 months ago everything was fine now im dealing a pulling feeling and it hurts where my incesion are. It stills like everytime I lay down and move very quick it hurts. I dont know what it is can someone help please.

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