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Does Breast Implant Removal Require Breast Lift Surgery?

i want to remove my breast implants. too big. if i do this will i most likely need a breast lift? is my skin stretched permanently as a result of implants?

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Dr. Lu-Jean Feng, MD
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Dr. Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS
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Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACS
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Dr. Robert L. Steely, MD, FACS
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Dr. Francis X. Fleming, MD
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Dr. Francis X. Fleming, MD
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Dr. Kurtis Martin, MD
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Dr. Kurtis Martin, MD
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Dr. Brian K. Reedy, MD
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