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A member asked:

I had shoulder surgery and when the bandages were removed there were some very bad burn blisters.dr said it was from saline expanding my skin?

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Yes: The skin expansion causes a disruption which leads to blisters. They will heal- it does happen. Sorry you are having issues- good luck.

Dr Rao agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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