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I have Congenital Symmastia, can it be fixed? (photos)

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ollieoldaleOct 11, 2021

Hi! I recently discovered that I have Congentail Symmastia and I am wondering if it can be fixed I would also like the left breast to be the same size as the right one, is this possible? TIA

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