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Dental Xray Seven Weeks Post Op Breast Augmentation

eatchickensApr 27, 2015
I have to get digital dental xrays seven weeks out from my breast augmentation and lift. Could this cause any problems? My wounds around my areola are still healing and I am afraid something might happen. Will the lead vest protect me from the radiation?

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