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I Received my Last Breast Expansion Two Days Ago. I Am Now Running a Low Grade Fever. Is This Normal?

March 20, 2013
Asked By:Smarkus381

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March 29, 2013

Answer: Fever after Tissue Expansion

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March 29, 2013

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April 23, 2013

Answer: Fever After Tissue Expansion

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April 23, 2013

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March 22, 2013

Answer: Fever After Expansion #breastcancer

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March 22, 2013

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