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Is my left breast implant incision infected? (photos)

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evamarie88May 13, 2018

Hi i had my implants 13 days ive seen nurse who said it was not infected but I'm wondering what others think? I'm so upsett as worried il need implant removed I've asked nurse friends and they say it looks like it is. The left implant I can feel implant moving all the time please see attached pictures. Thank you guys x

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