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Look Normal After Breast Implant Removal?

Beth WilbornFeb 16, 2010
Can I look normal after removing large breast implants and how much is the cost? I had breast augmentation in 2005 and the 450cc implants were place over the muscle so now I have lots of sagging. I want them removed but one doctor said this would be very difficult and he hadn't done one this bad but 2 or 3 times. Now I'm scared that I will never look normal. I need some advice and what kind of price I would be looking at? Thanks!

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