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Can I get my nipples pierced after breast augmentation?

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brookeebarnardSep 30, 2015

I had surgery about 3 years ago. (Silicone unders, crease incision) Iv been wanting to get them done and just worried about the complications. I know you could potentially lose your implants due to infection, but what are the odds of that? I know I can keep them clean and care for them properly . I never had anything get infected before.

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