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How to Recognize Infection Symptoms After Breast Augmentation?

SELENA111Mar 16, 2009

HI, I got a breast augmentation 1 month ago and my right breast is still red on the top and kinda tender (more than the other one). I don't have a fever. My doctor has already had me on 2 courses of different antibiotics but I don't know if I have an infection... How can I detect if this is an infection or just normal recovery from the breast implants? Thanks

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