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Implant exchange - when is the soonest I can swap them?

peachesncreamxAug 26, 2022
I had strattice done for recurrent CC about 2 weeks ago. My PS really wasn't a big help on sizing. I chose moderate thinking I would have a mod plus look. Is it worth it/safe doing an implant exchange assuming the CC doesn't come back this time? When is the soonest I can swap them? Im pretty devastated because this is my 3rd surgery and I wanted to be done this time. I'm a model and my clothes no longer fit the wider moderate style. so some good news or opinions would be great... thank you!

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