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Will my Implants Be Damaged Due to Being a Firefighter? (I Have Silicone Implants)

August 23, 2012
Asked By:EVOxRacer

Going into a fire with turnouts & gear is hot/heavy...not to mention the obvious fire burning in the structure,my question is...will my implants breakdown?! Rupture?! Leak due to the heat & repeated exposure to my occupational hazard?!

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Answer: Breast Augmentation for Firefighter?

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Answer: Breast Augmentation for Firefighter?

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