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I have costochondritis. It is near my chest on both sides. Will implants alleviate my symptoms with injection of fat?

maefJun 25, 2020
I have chostochondritis and was told that added fat and breast implants may help and alleviate my symptoms of the pain in chest. I heard it was a new technique. Since I don't want to take any meds for this issue please let me know. I have been having this issue for a year and have gone to cardiologist and have had extensive testing and it's not my heart

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