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Rib Pain After Impalnt Explantation, Is this Normal?

I had my saline implants removed yesterday and am having some pain all along my left rib cage. I know he had to remove some scarring but the pain goes all the way down my left ribs. Is this normal?

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Dr. Natan Yaker, MD
Dr. Natan Yaker, MD
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Answered on Jun 6, 2018
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Dr. Tom J. Pousti, MD
Dr. Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Answered on Jan 21, 2012
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Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
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