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Incision reopening after breast augmentation 1 month ago - should I be worried? (Photo)

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laquentalucas22Aug 17, 2018

I’m 4-5 weeks post op and my incision appears to be opening up on the edge. Should I be worried? Why is this happening? Is it possible the sports bra was rubbing my incision and irritating it?

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