Can a Hickey Cause Capsular Contracture?

May 9, 2013
Asked By:Sunnycharlo

I am 7 weeks post op from breast augmentation. It didn't seem like he was sucking that hard but now I have a hickey. My incisions were done under my breast.

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May 13, 2013

Answer: Hickey and capsular contracture

May 13, 2013

Answer: Hickey and capsular contracture

May 13, 2013

Answer: I'd be more concerned about rough handling of the capsule

May 13, 2013

Answer: I'd be more concerned about rough handling of the capsule

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