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I am day 6 post op after breast augmentation with a lift. The pain is worse.

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lulucheesecakeJul 29, 2018

I am 6 days post op breast augmentation with a lift. I have 300cc put in. The pain is not getting any better by any means, it feels like it’s getting worse. I am due to fly out tomorrow. I am really bruised and the pain is so bad- is this normal??

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