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What are the pros and cons to traveling out of state for a breast augmentation surgery?

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missesklineMay 22, 2017

Hi, so i'm interested in breast augmentation surgery but i am considering traveling to FL from NJ for the surgery due to cost but i am honestly scared to leave state in case their are complications. In NJ its about $7-8,000 but in fl its $4-5,000.

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