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8 Months Post Breast Reduction Surgery - Could this be a Scar Tissue, Fat Necrosis or Suture Granuloma?

schillerclanDec 18, 2018
I had a breast reduction surgery 8 months ago and now have this painful, very soft, reddish and purple swollen area on my incision between my nipple and bottom of my right breast and the skin stretched out and peeled over it! Had no exercise or physical pressure in that area. Is this a scar tissue, fat necrosis or suture granuloma? Will it gradually go away??

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