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How to tell if my breast reduction scar is infected?
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Drainage, redness: Look for increasing or expanding redness, any suture line drainage, or increased pain. Infections usually happen 7-21 days after surgery. Some redness along the incisions is normal as healing takes place. If you have any questions about your wound you should see the surgeon who is taking care of you.
Answered 2/20/2015
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