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A member asked:
Hello, i have hickies on my right breast and i was wondering are these permanent bruises and will they ever go away??
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Not permanent: These marks should go away with time.
Answered 2/4/2015
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Should fade: Bruises generally fade completely away. It is possible to have some residual color if the bruise is substantial. The remaining blood in the tissues can oxide ("rust") and give a permanent dark discoloration in some cases.
Answered 2/20/2015
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