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Small vertical line upper stomach after tummy tuck revision and right side breast implant replaced? (Photos)

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szamora1Apr 25, 2018
Whats this vertical line? I just had a revision for my Tummy Tuck I had a big pouch wasnt sure if it was a infected stitch inside and my right side implant was replace as it was deflated. I have a follow up appointment with my surgeon next week, I just wondering what this vertical line be? It looks like its in the same place that my big pouch was at. I touch it it feels discomfort like its a cut or theres a stitch inside.

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