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I am 8 weeks post op and i have lost half a nipple and 2 weeks after surgery my verticle incision opened on the same breast. is this normal?
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No: Sounds like you had some wound breakdown which could have been caused by an infection. You should see your surgeon.
Answered 10/4/2016
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