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Is it safe to go through breast implant surgery with toenail fungus? (photo)

IttyBittys37Jul 28, 2014
I am not currently taking prescription medications, only cream they are clearing up in getting better and was not sure if it's safe to have breast implants surgery or not. I do understand that the healing process for this is anywhere from 6-9months.I want make the safe decision.

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Dr. Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA
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