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Sleeping position after fat transfer to breasts?

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M.Sch.Oct 18, 2017

I had fat transfer to breast exactly 4 weeks ago, lipo areas were the inner thighs and knees, plus bodytite on abdomen. How long do I have to sleep on my back to reach good results?

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