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Nipple incision, looks like stiches came off, is this ok or should I worry? (photos)

Smash101Dec 16, 2016
I had mass removed from under the nipple 2 days ago. The mass was pulling my nipple inverted so stich was put in to keep the nipple out. Looks like some of incission came appart. Is this look ok? The wound is very dry in person but I can see under skin?

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