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Do you need to plan on wearing button up or zip up shirts for a while after surgery?

March 26, 2015
Asked By:mmott22 in MN

I was informed that after getting breast implants you can not lift your arms above your head for a few days. Is that true? Do you need to plan in wearing button up our zip up shirts for a while after surgery?

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Answer: Clothing

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Answer: Early after breast augmentation

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