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Removal of large breast implants - NHS?

therezaroseJan 24, 2017
Had breast implants private ex partner paid they are causing my spine to curve and indents on my shoulders I can't afford private for reduction could I have done on the NHS osteopath I see recommends reduction

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Dr. Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS
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Dr. Camille Cash, MD
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