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Is this redness normal? I'm 26 days post-op Breast Reduction. (photos)

I'm 26 days post OP and under the right breast is getting very red, is this normal? Should I put anything on it? Like Vaseline?

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Dr. John D. Smoot, MD
Dr. John D. Smoot, MD
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Answered on Jan 31, 2017
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