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Should I get my third nipple removed?

annieleMay 29, 2015
I love myself a lot but when it comes to my third nipple no I want it off ! But I've heard in some cases it leaves really noticeable scaring ? Is that true & it looks so painful by the way I'm a 14 girl

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