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Hi, I am a 24 and only 5 ft 2 weight is 155. My chest is a 36DDD and I'd like to be a C cup. Will I be approved? (photo)

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mrs.heptingJul 15, 2014

My question. I have been thinking about getting the reduction surgery but i don't know if I'd get approved. I'd go as far down as a c cup but i don't know how any of it work.

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