What causes this pulling in and what can be done to fix it? 1 month post breast implant removal. (photos)

August 17, 2018
Asked By:dcbender in Owings

I am one month post op from breast implant re my right breast is being pulled in towards my ribs. I tried cupping and it realeased a little for a few days. But once the swelling went down it is being pulled in again. Feels like something is attached to my bone.

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