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I had breast reconstruction surgery using fat grafting and a breast lift on my healthy breast. Should I be concerned? (Photos)

smitchell70Jun 9, 2018

3 days after the surgery I started itching between and on top of my breast and I have a rash to go with it, that is also on my stomach.I seen my PS and he put on a 7 day antibiotic treatment, this is day 4 of treatment. This is what it looks like! Is this normal? Please give suggestions

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