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I am having breast surgery. i am having a partial masecotomy and lymph nodes removed i would like to know how big the incision will be?
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Wish you wellness: and speedy recovery. No one can tell Madame except the surgeon/team performing the procedure, kindly refer to them. generally speaking, breast surgeons nowadays have good results with breast surgery and reconstruction, good luck
Answered 8/22/2016
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