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Please Tell Me How Many Pounds Does a 42ddd Breast Weigh?

shugalipzDec 10, 2011
Im 32yrs old and I've always had big; heavy breast..but I never knew how much weight that I'm carrying on my chest alone.

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Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
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Answered on Dec 28, 2011
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Dr. Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Answered on Dec 12, 2011
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