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My stitches broke after fat transfer to my butt? (Photos)

I did fat transfer I stitches on my butt broke I lost all the fat but I have and open wound not healing

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Dr. Val Lambros, MD, FACS (retired)
Dr. Val Lambros, MD, FACS (retired)
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jun 15, 2017
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