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Why is my right breast turning purple? (Photo)

leanna80Jun 11, 2018
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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Dr. Genevieve F. Caron, MD
Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jun 16, 2018
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