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Very narrow hips. Is there a surgery that can help me get an hour-glass body?

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icerose2005Jun 21, 2015

I'm 21 years old and have very narrow hips due to hormonal problems in my teenage years. Is there a surgery that can help me get an hour-glass body?

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