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23 yr old Implants removed May. Lump on breast after explant. Could this be rib or scar tissue as my surgeon says?

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LondontennisOct 2, 2017
Under muscle partial capsulectomy, part of capsule adherant to rib. Two seromas drained on left breast but resolved. Hard firm area upper inner pole left breast. Surgeon says rib my doctor thinks so too buthaving mammogram tomorrow. Noticeable immediately after explant. Scared! Could this be rib or scar tissue? No photo as not visible.

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