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Thigh lift. Please help! Wound opening, not sure of what to do. 20 days post op (Photo)

Cindy.TMay 24, 2017
Please help! I am to visit my PM on Monday my left leg has opened even more and it hirts since it feels like raw meat.I already went on Friday but its worse should I go sooner? Please any advice on how to heal?

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