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A member asked:

I had 30 yr old ruptured silicone breast implants removed( under muscle) december 2016 and they did not repair the muscle so will the muscle heal?

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Yes: Muscles need no approximation or repair in surgery as they heal with time.

Dr Singh and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/10/2017

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