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Worried after breast revision surgery. Will this improve? (photos)

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patmc196Mar 10, 2019

I had breast reduction surgery 3 years ago and ended up with undesired results. Two months ago I had a revision surgery with a visiting doctor who left the country. I’m currently following up with another doctor but I’m not sure I’m receiving the best care. Four weeks after surgery, I started using silicone sheets for 12 hours and bio oil the rest of the day. I’m really worried, are my areolas and breast contour going to improve or this is the final result?

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