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I have really skinny legs. How can I make my legs bigger? Can I inject fat or get implants on them?

Nattie33Oct 19, 2014
I am so ashamed of my legs they are way to skinny and i am embarrassed to wear shorts, skirts etc... And i am talking about the lower part of my legs like my calves you can see the bones its so horrible please help

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