What is wrong with my left boob?! I am 5 weeks PO and am worried my boob is taking a weird shape. Ever since I started my massages at one week post op I began noticing the triangle shape. I contacted my surgeon via email with images and he said it was normal and would round out as they drop and fluff... it has not gotten better.... I will be seeing him in a couple days for another PO visit but want other opinions for now. Please advise on what is wrong, if anything, and how it can be fixed.
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Hello and thank you for your question. Honestly, a formal in-person evaluation would be needed to determine the best treatment. There are several reasons for this:
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