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It’s been 9 months since my breast augmentation. I now have pinching and pain when I massage my right breast. Thoughts?

TCook141May 6, 2019
Breast augmentation soreness 1-yr post-op. Breast are still soft and look fine. I have soreness when I move it and can feel the pain shoot to my back and my armpit. I also have pinching of my nipple.

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