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I had a breast reduction three weeks ago and a week ago my own surgical bra gave me a flesh wound. it ripped off some skin under my left breast and i don't know how to heal it.. i've used neosporin but nothing has helped?

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Need to be : seen by your surgeon, to evaluate, for infection and best treatment plan.

Answered 2/23/2020

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