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Pain where my steri-strips are located. Could it be an infection?

July 10, 2015
Asked By:nicnik02 in Louisville, KY

I had a breast lift and reduction 2 weeks ago I still have my steri-strips and stitches in . I have been experiencing a stinging sensation where my steri-strip and stitches are around both breast and areola's could this be an infection?

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