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Sharp pains in chest 6 weeks post op. Is this normal?

FaloriFeb 24, 2015

Hi, I got Breast Augmentation and a Lift through the Areola, and it's been 6 weeks so far. My right breast and center of my chest has been getting jolts of almost electric pain. Is this normal?

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