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Why is my right breast turning purple? (Photo)

June 11, 2018
Asked By:leanna80 in Toronto, ON

I had a Breast reduction 2 weeks ago. After I got my bandages taken off I noticed that my right breast was very swollen and had a few bruises. As days went by the swollen started to go down slowly, however under my breast has turned a dark purple colour. Could that be a sign of an infection or something?

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