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What is this bubble on my scar? (Photo)

vemogradyDec 27, 2016
I am 11 months post op. 430 saline sub-pec. I had a lot of trouble with the right infra incision healing and it required debridement 3 times, the last being July 27, 2016. All was well until today I felt an irritation along my incision line and notice my scar was bubbled out. I can feel the implant under the skin. What is going on?

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Dr. Connie Hiers, MD, FACS
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Answered on Dec 28, 2016
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Dr. Barry M. Schwartz, MD (retired)
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