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Will the crease/fold caused by stitches go away?

Marjo8899Jun 21, 2017
Hello, I'm 7 days post-op from a breast reduction. The procedure went well, and while I'm definitely sore, nothing is unmanageable. My question has to do with the dissolving stitches used underneath my breasts. Because they are so new and tight, I notice that they pull the skin and make it look like I have a crease/fold in my breasts. Will this go away as my stitches loosen/dissolve? Thank you!

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