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Little black spot 4 months after breast reduction. Is that normal or should I be concerned? (photo)

March 13, 2017
Asked By:re1212 in Lowell, MA

I got my breast reduction 4 months ago, and today I just notices a little black spot, almost like a scab under my left breast, where the cut is. 

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Answer: Breast Reduction healing

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March 15, 2017

Answer: Scab

Mark Broudo, MD
March 15, 2017

Answer: Scab

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March 15, 2017

Answer: Black spot

Steven Wallach, MD
March 15, 2017

Answer: Black spot

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