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I had explant with lollipop lift 3 months ago. My left breast tissue continues to open and looks like an abrasion

sandysandy108Apr 6, 2017
My left breast tissue continues to open and looks like an abrasion. I am treating the area with silvaden cream. Is this normal? Reason for concern?

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Dr. Camille Cash, MD
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