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Help. Post surgery indentation/puckering? (Photo)

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LJACARRMay 26, 2023

Hello, I had a breast lift and augmentatio revision 12 mnths ago. Ive been left with this dent on my breast. It is only noticable when i lift my arm. Is surgery and being put to sleep the only optiom to fix this? What caused this?

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