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3 years post op pain, tingling sensation to my left breast, what could this be?

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Juliexiong89Apr 13, 2022

I’ve had my implants in since October 2018. I’ve been feeling pain, tingling sensation to my left breast and looks to be dropped and softer. Both nipples are swollen and itchy. What could this be?

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