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There is a hole at the bottom of my nipple with a white wire. What could this be? Just under a year post-op

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Jordan11.Feb 16, 2022

I had a breast lift and implant a little under a year ago. Tonight I noticed I have a smaller hole at the bottom of my nipple with a white wire that I can touch and move around inside if it and starting to come out. What could that be?!

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