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Why does one area of my breast hurt when I wear the implant strap? (Photo)

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yayabeMay 10, 2015
I wear the implant strap but after a couple minutes,the bottom right of my LEFT breast hurts. Its not near the incision at all. Why do you think its hurting and should I stop wearing the strap? Also my left breast is not dropping at fast as my right. I'm 3 weeks out .. Thank you for your answers , I really appreciate it.

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