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Thigh lift Open wound concern 3 weeks post op, what is happening? (photo)

January 1, 2018
Asked By:clintg1987 in Malta

Almost 3 weeks post op thigh lift and incision on the right leg has opened up and abit on my left thigh and both have opened in the same area at the intersection of the incision, not sure what i am doing wrong i just get up from bed to use the bathroom to clean up and walk around abit as the doctor said can anyone give me some advice pls? As im thinking its going to keep opening up

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