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Can breast growth abnormalities occur after open heart surgery?

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taylor2547May 11, 2015

I had open heart surgery when I was 18 months old. The scar is horizontal just under my chest. I am now 18 years old and my breasts havent really grown normally. They are oddly shaped and cup size B. If darwin is correct and genetics plays a role in my development then I shouldn't look this way. It makes me really insecure and I even get teased for it, scars and all.I also dont know how to talk to my mom about this so I guess this is a start.

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