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Can I have an explant and lift in the same procedure? (Photos)

I’d like to know if it’s perfectly fine to have both these procedures done at the same time & what can i expect from the results . Ie As in size I used to be a 34c before breastfeeding at age 25 then wevt down to a 34 b but my weight was only approx 56 kg back then . I am now 58 , 61 kg .

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Dr. Greg Lee, MD, PhD
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