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Hair around my nipples. How to take care of it after after breast augmentation?

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rain173Jun 13, 2018

I am going to get breast implants in a few days. I have hair around my nipples. I generally pluck, shave or wax my nipple area. what am I supposed to do after getting my implants? When can I start shaving or plucking? I hope it will not lead to infections...or capsular contracture.

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