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How to Reduce Pain and Recovery Time After Breast Implants Surgery?

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lilNov 9, 2008

Some women have said the pain of getting implants is extreme and others say it is only mild. Why is there a difference? Are some doctors using a different method? What can be done to minimize pain and downtime during breast implants recovery?

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