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Is this symmastia? Want to switch to saline and go one size up. Can symmastia worsen? (Photo)

Female , currently have silicone implants one year post op

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Dr. Connie Hiers, MD, FACS
Dr. Connie Hiers, MD, FACS
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Dr. Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation)
Dr. Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation)
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