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8 month post op and my breast tissue appears to be separating from my implant. Is this something that could have been avoided?

ssansoneJul 24, 2018
I’m 8 month post op and my breast tissue appears to be separating from my implant. Sometimes in the indented area it tingles and burns. And if I lift anything heavy with my arms it competlely separates. Is this something that could have been avoided on my surgeons end or mine? Because I’m very unhappy with the appearance.

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Dr. Robert H. Hunsaker, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jul 25, 2018
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