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Why do my 600cc implants look half the size of 680cc expanders?

I had exchange done a week ago and I am in shock how small I am VS the expander size. There is only 80cc difference but the look is shocking

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Dr. Eleanor J. Barone, MD
Dr. Eleanor J. Barone, MD
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Answered on Apr 8, 2014
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Dr. Edward S. Gronka, MD
Dr. Edward S. Gronka, MD
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Answered on Apr 4, 2014
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