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Can I get a BBL if I have sickle cell disease Sc?

lilyknowles1Jun 21, 2020

Many years I wanted to get surgery but can't find a doctor I have sickle cell disease Sc never had any issue with sickle or needed any blood transfusions. My blood is 11. Can I still get surgery or lipo?

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