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Is It Possible to Split Internal Stitches in the Breast After Reduction Surgery?

Tmkmurphy
I am 33, 5'10 and had 900cc from EACH breast removed exactly one week ago. I wear a very light bra with some support per my MD's directions. Today, as I was walking inside, my right foot "missed" a step. This caused my bare foot to slip down and hit the hardwood floor pretty hard. My foot didn't hurt but IMMEDIATELY, I felt a sharp, hot, horrific pain in my right breast. Painful enough for me to gasp. Did I split an internal stitch? If so, can it be fixed? Did I "ruin" anything? Thanks.

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