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I'm 5 months post op. Do my breasts look as though they are healing normally? (Photo)

DesertsaharaJul 13, 2015
Hi.. I am 5 month post of after breast lift and implant..so fat I am doing good..nothing bothering me.but I just want to make sure is my breast look right for 5 month?, I do work on at the gym after 2 month breast list and implant ,doing very light weight. I get nervous is this look fine from my photo ?

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