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How old do you have to be to get a fat transfer?

graceejoyMar 1, 2015
I'm almost 15. and my breasts are a cup size different and I was wondering if i could just put some extra fat from my thighs or something and put it on my smaller breast since i figured it would be safer than saline or silicone. thank you :)

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