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Sternum pain 6 months after Breast Augmentation.

NickkiedymeJun 17, 2014
I had my breast augmentation and breast lift six months ago Jan 22, 2014. They look amazing but I am still having pain in my sternum and sometimes feel a sharp pain around my nipples and breast. is this normal?

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Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
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Answered on Jun 19, 2014
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Dr. John A. Ayala, MD
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Answered on Jun 19, 2014
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Dr. Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired)
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