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I have oily skin and breaking out after breast augmentation. Is this normal? (photos)

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OliviakatesJan 13, 2015
I had an breast augmentation a month ago. I noticed that my chest and back and super oily. I've been breaking out excessively. I get acne on my face regularly, but rarely on my body. Could this be from the surgery?! I'm getting really worried. It's getting worse.

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Dr. Jourdan Gottlieb, MD
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