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Luca Aldrighetti
32 years of experience
4.5
59 reviews
Italy, Milan
San Raffaele

Luca Aldrighetti

32 years of experience

Doctor Luca Aldrighetti is a highly experienced hepatobiliary surgeon and the Head of the Hepatobiliary and General Surgery Division at the San Raffaele Research Hospital in Milan. He is an international pioneer of minimally invasive liver surgery, having initiated and developed the San Raffaele laparoscopic liver resection program with more than 1,000 cases to date. He has a PhD in Technological Applications and Experimental Methodologies, is Professor at the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and the IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, and is a member of 18 national and international scientific societies.

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4.5
59 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction) $6327.21 - $9490.82
Heart Valve Replacement $39017.81 - $44923.2
Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy $22567.06
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Ottavio Alfieri
44 years of experience
4.5
59 reviews
Italy, Milan
San Raffaele

Ottavio Alfieri

44 years of experience

accreditations:

European Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
European Society of Cardiology
American Association for Thoracic Surgery

Dr. Ottavio Alfieri is an award-winning heart surgeon with over 15 years of experience in cardiac surgery, performing more than 15,000 cardiac procedures. He is the author of over 600 peer-reviewed articles and several books devoted to cardiac surgery, and is the developer of the "Alfieri Mitral Repair" technique. He has been awarded numerous honors, including the 'Ambrogino d'Oro' and the gold medal from the European Cardiology Society for his contributions to the field. He is a member of the European Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, the European Society of Cardiology, and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.

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4.5
59 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction) $6327.21 - $9490.82
Heart Valve Replacement $39017.81 - $44923.2
Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy $22567.06
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Nadia Di Muzio
31 years of experience
4.5
59 reviews
Italy, Milan
San Raffaele

Nadia Di Muzio

31 years of experience

accreditations:

Italian Association of Medical Oncology
European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology

Professor Nadia Di Muzio is a Head of the Radiotherapy Department in the San Raffaele Research Hospital in Milan since 2008. She has a degree in general medicine and surgery and specialty in oncological radiotherapy from the University of Milan and has done an internship at the Department of Radiation Oncology in the University of Madison. Professor Di Muzio is an author of 200 studies in radiation oncology research and an advocate of high-precision hypofraction methods in the radical treatment of prostate tumors. She currently holds positions in the Italian Association of Medical Oncology, the Italian Society of Oncological Urology and the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology.

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4.5
59 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction) $6327.21 - $9490.82
Heart Valve Replacement $39017.81 - $44923.2
Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy $22567.06
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Marco De Angelis
31 years of experience
Italy, Bologna
Lucia Magnani Health Clinic

Marco De Angelis

31 years of experience
Dr. Marco De Angelis is a researcher affiliated with the Department of Psychology at the University of Bologna, focusing on sustainable mobility, travel satisfaction, and psychosocial factors influencing commuting behaviors.Read more
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Giulio Boscarino
16 years of experience

Giulio Boscarino

16 years of experience
Italy, Bologna
Lucia Magnani Health Clinic
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Giuseppe Speziale
27 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Italy, Rome
Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy

Giuseppe Speziale

27 years of experience
Dr. Giuseppe Speziale is a highly experienced Cardiologist and Cardiovascular Surgeon from Italy. He specializes in cardio surgery, minimally-invasive and noninvasive valvular surgery for mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valves, as well as surgery for cardiac arrhythmias, Thoraortic atrium, myocardial surgery, and heart failure. He is known for performing procedures such as Coronary Artery Stenting, Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG), Valve Replacement, Implantation of Artificial Pacemaker, Mitral Valve Repair, Balloon Valvuloplasty, Interatrial Septum Defect Closure, Interventricular Septum Defect Closure, Heart Valve Repair Surgery, Balloon Plastic of Heart Valves, and Opened Foramen Ovale Closure.Read more
5.0
1 review
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Facelift surgery $10545.35 - $25308.85
Laminectomy $17927.1
Breast lift $6327.21 - $8436.28
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Alessandro Giovanelli
31 years of experience
5.0
14 reviews
Italy, Milan
IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO

Alessandro Giovanelli

31 years of experience
Dr. Alessandro Giovanelli is a seasoned bariatric surgeon with 39 years of experience, specializing in obesity and general surgery. He is renowned for his expertise in high-complexity procedures such as gastric sleeve resection, gastric bypass, and gastric banding. He has performed over 9,000 open general surgical operations, utilizing video-assisted techniques. Dr. Giovanelli has also made significant contributions to the field with 70 publications in international medical journals.Read more
5.0
14 reviews
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Discectomy $11072.62
Laminectomy $11072.62
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction $12127.16 - $12654.42
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Pasquale Totaro
31 years of experience
Italy, Bari
Ospedale Santa Maria

Pasquale Totaro

31 years of experience

Since January 1993, Dr. Totaro holds the role of the Coordinator of the MAP (Medically Assisted Procreation) Center and of the Obstetrics-Gynecological Ultrasound Center at the Ospedale Santa Maria at the Maternal and Child Department. Under his supervision the Center, one of the leading MAR centers in Italy, performs more than 1,000 procedures a year. Ospedale Santa Maria - is in first position, for number of cycles of IUI, intrauterine insemination (586) - level I technique, while for the number of oocyte thawing procedures - level II and III technique - the hospital of Santa Maria from Bari occupies the 4th place in the national ranking.

In 1986 Dr. Totaro graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Bari, Italy with full marks, where 4 years later he specialized in Gynecology and Obstetrics. He then completed his diploma with participation at numerous professional courses, such as "Biophysical and biochemical monitoring of the fetus" (one year course, 1991, Bari) and obtaining a diploma in Clinical Sexuology from the ELEUSIS – International Center for the study, research and therapy of female, male and couple sexual dysfunctions (two years course, 1996, Bari). 

In order to broaden his knowledge in the obstetrics-gynecological scientific field, Dr. Totaro participates, both as moderator and speaker and as organizer, in numerous conferences, symposiums, congresses and courses (over 40 national and international congresses) and is the author of more than 30 scientific publications. 

 

Dr. Totaro is an active member of the following organizations:

ESHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology)

SIRU (Italian Society of Human Reproduction)

SIGO (Italian Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics)

AOGOI (Italian Association of Hospital Obstetricians and Gynecologists)

SIMOP (Italian Society of Private Hospital Doctors)

ESG (European Society of Gynecology).

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Antonio Braun
14 years of experience
Italy, Bari
Ospedale Santa Maria

Antonio Braun

14 years of experience

Dr Braun's primary responsibilities include direct leadership and execution of complex surgeries, including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and other advanced metabolic and bariatric procedures. He has developed solid experience in managing the different clinical challenges present in obese patients, providing them with personalized and optimized care to ensure positive long-term outcomes.

His surgical practice is based on an in-depth methodology and a careful look at the latest technological innovations in the field of bariatric surgery. He has actively worked to implement advanced protocols and continually improve operational techniques, while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and care.

With over 2000 operations performed as a surgeon specializing in oncology, he has developed extensive experience and expertise in laparoscopic and robotic surgery applied to the care of cancer patients.

As a primary operator, he has successfully conducted a wide range of laparoscopic and robotic surgeries for the treatment of oncological conditions, including gastrointestinal, urological, gynecological and other solid tumors. His surgical practice has focused on the application of advanced techniques, using cutting-edge laparoscopic instruments and robotic systems

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Luigi Masoni
35 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Italy, Rome
Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy

Luigi Masoni

35 years of experience
Prof. Dr. Luigi Masoni is a seasoned general surgeon with a specialty in Oncology and General Surgery. His expertise lies in minimally invasive colorectal surgeries, proctological, and pelvic floor surgery. With 35 years of experience, Dr. Masoni has innovated a new bilio-intestinal bypass technique and won an award for performing a total proctocolectomy with a three trocars technique.Read more
5.0
1 review
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Facelift surgery $10545.35 - $25308.85
Laminectomy $17927.1
Breast lift $6327.21 - $8436.28
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François Lechanoine
12 years of experience
Italy, Bologna
Maria Cecilia Hospital

François Lechanoine

12 years of experience

Dr. Lechanoine is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon with extensive international experience, currently serving as a senior consultant at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy. With over 2,500 surgeries performed, including 1,600 as the lead surgeon, Dr. Lechanoine has built a distinguished career specializing in complex brain and spine surgeries. His areas of expertise include brainstem conditions, intraventricular neuroendoscopy for hydrocephalus and tumors, transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary adenomas, and minimally invasive spine procedures such as UBE (Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy).

His medical journey has taken him across Europe and beyond, with positions at prestigious institutions such as CHU de Grenoble Alpes and CHRU de Tours in France, and Ospedale Santobono in Naples, Italy. In addition, his dedication to pediatric neurosurgery has led to international collaborations, including at the General Peltier Hospital in Djibouti and the Meyer Children’s Hospital in Florence.

Dr. Lechanoine’s education is equally impressive. He graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Caen, France, in 2012 and specialized in neurosurgery at the University of Tours under the guidance of renowned professors Stéphane Velut and Patrick François. His specialization focused on innovative endoscopic treatments for intracranial arachnoid cysts in children. Throughout his career, Dr. Lechanoine has pursued numerous advanced training courses, earning prestigious certifications, including the Diploma of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) and the European Diploma of Spine Surgery (Eurospine).

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Lechanoine has contributed significantly to the field of neurosurgery through research and education. He has authored numerous scientific publications in leading international journals, with a total impact factor of 71.46. He is also a dedicated educator, serving as a tutor at international workshops on brain and spine endoscopy, and he recently founded a UBE surgical training center at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

 

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Gastric bypass $17504
Discectomy $11599.89 - $26363.38
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $16410
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Ismail Ayman
19 years of experience
Italy, Bologna
Maria Cecilia Hospital

Ismail Ayman

19 years of experience

Dr. Ayman is a Medical Doctor and Surgeon specializing in General and Bariatric Surgery, with extensive training and experience in minimally invasive surgery and obesity management.

Doctor earned his Master's Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Brescia in 2005. He then completed his specialization in General Surgery at the same university in 2016, with a thesis titled "Fast track in minimally invasive colon surgery. He has complete autonomy in the clinical management of complex patients and extensive experience in performing a variety of surgical procedures, including major surgeries. His expertise includes gastric and colorectal surgery, bariatric surgery, abdominal wall surgery, videolaparoscopic (VLC) and laparotomic (VLA) procedures, and proctology. He is particularly skilled in performing medium and major surgeries in emergency settings.

Currently, he practices at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Bologna, where he evaluates the degree of obesity and associated conditions. Based on these assessments, he determines the most suitable surgical intervention, such as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and mini laparoscopic bypass.

He has advanced training in colorectal and abdominal wall surgery from top institutions in Italy and Belgium.

He is an active member of the Italian Society of Obesity Surgery and Metabolic Disorders (S.I.C.OB.) and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), contributing to the advancement of bariatric surgery on an international level.

Dr. Ayman is distinguished by his dedication to patient care and his advanced skills in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery.

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Gastric bypass $17504
Discectomy $11599.89 - $26363.38
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $16410
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Alessio Lovi
20 years of experience
5.0
14 reviews
Italy, Milan
IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO

Alessio Lovi

20 years of experience
Dr. Alessio Lovi is a specialist in orthopedics, traumatology, and spine surgery, with a focus on both adult and pediatric patients. He is known for his expertise in various operations like vertebral plastic, conservative treatment of scoliosis, surgical treatment of scoliosis, kyphoplasty, anterior cervical discectomy, and endoscopic discectomy. He is an active member of several medical societies and has significantly contributed to the field with his research work, having authored numerous publications in national and international scientific journals.Read more
5.0
14 reviews
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Discectomy $11072.62
Laminectomy $11072.62
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction $12127.16 - $12654.42
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Saverio Iacopino
29 years of experience
Italy, Bologna
Maria Cecilia Hospital

Saverio Iacopino

29 years of experience

In 1995 he graduated at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery form the Catanzaro University “Magna Graecia”, where, in 2001, he specialized in Internal Medicine. In 2006 he attended the “State of the Art in AFIB and HF Treatments” course directed by Dr. Carlo Pappone. In 2014 he attended the Heart Rhythm Management Center Universitair Ziekenhuis in Brussel and obtained the certification for the procedures for the treatment of atrial fibrillation using cryoenergy (Cryoballon Training Program). In 2015, he was certified for MICRA-TPS leadless pacemaker implantation procedures at Medtronic Training Center in Minneapolis (MICRA-TPS Training Program).

Dr Iacopino is a member of important national and international scientific societies such as the American College of Cardiology, the European Cardiac Arrhythmia Society, the European Heart Rhythm Association and the European Society of Cardiology. He directs several study projects, applicable to great benefit for the patient on the identification of rare syndromes associated with arrhythmias and heart failure, such as Brugada syndrome, or Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. He recently tested, for the first time in Italy, the CardioInsight, an innovative hi-tech jacket for 3D mapping of the heart rhythm disturbances. He has participated and hosted numerous medical conferences around the world, providing theoretical and practical preparation for the various interventional procedures aimed at electrophysiologists and electrophysiology technicians from all over Italy and abroad (United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Russia). He was a member of the AIAC National Electrophysiology and Ablation Registry, the AIAC Lead Extraction National Registry and the AIAC Pacemaker and Implantable Defibrillator National Registry.

He is author or co-author of several publications and interventions in prestigious medical journals (total impact factor: 169.098).

He has been awarded different fellowships: 

- Fellowship ANMCO (National Association of Hospital Cardiologists), Florence, 3 June 2007; 

- Fellowship ESC (European Society of Cardiology), Munich, 1 September 2008; 

- Fellowship ACC (American College of Cardiology), Atlanta, February 1, 2010

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Gastric bypass $17504
Discectomy $11599.89 - $26363.38
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $16410
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Roberto Danchise
51 years of experience
5.0
14 reviews
Italy, Milan
IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO

Roberto Danchise

51 years of experience
Dr. Roberto Danchise is a distinguished specialist in orthopedics, traumatology, and knee surgery. Notably, he performed the first meniscus transplant in Italy and has conducted over 16,000 arthroscopic procedures and more than 2,100 knee replacement surgeries. He is known for his expertise in orthopedic surgery, sports traumatology, degenerative joint diseases, arthroscopic surgery, and knee replacement.Read more
5.0
14 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Discectomy $11072.62
Laminectomy $11072.62
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction $12127.16 - $12654.42
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Nicola Vione
27 years of experience
Italy, Turin
Santa Caterina da Siena

Nicola Vione

27 years of experience

Dr. Nicola Vione specializes in Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Pathology.

He began his training at the University of Turin where, in 1996 he obtained a degree in Medicine and Surgery, and in 1997 the qualification to practice. Subsequently, in 2001 he obtained the specialist diploma in Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Pathology. 

Over the years of his career he has attended various prestigious hospitals, perfecting himself in Functional and Aesthetic Surgery of the nose, performing thousands of operations and obtaining excellent results. He regularly attends specialization courses and national and international congresses, learning the most avant-garde techniques of the moment such as preservation rhinoplasty which allows primary rhinoplasty operations to be performed, guaranteeing respect for the anatomy of the nose and obtaining extremely natural and a shorter post-operative period.

Since 2015, he has been collaborating with the "Micheli-Pellegrini" Study Center, one of the most prestigious schools in Italy of rhino-cervical-facial reconstructive surgery, as a member of the scientific committee and as a Professor of Functional and Aesthetic Surgery of the Nose. He currently works at the San Luigi Gonzaga public hospital in Orbassano (Turin), as Medical Director of the Otolaryngology Operative Unit. He also works in some private clinics, such as Santa Caterina da Siena GVM and the Fornaca Clinic in Sessant.

Dr Vione is a member of numerous national scientific societies such as AICEFF (Italian Association of Aesthetic and Functional Surgery of the Face), AOOI (Association of Italian Hospital Otorhinolaryngologists), AIOCC (Italian Association of Head and Neck Oncology) and SIOeChCF ( Italian Society of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery). Registered, since 1997, in the Provincial Order of Surgeons of Asti

Dr. Nicola Vione is an established professional in the field of Otolaryngology and particularly expert in Functional and Aesthetic Surgery of the nose.

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Mario Tartarone
22 years of experience
5.0
1 review

Mario Tartarone

22 years of experience
Italy, Rome
Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy
5.0
1 review
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Facelift surgery $10545.35 - $25308.85
Laminectomy $17927.1
Breast lift $6327.21 - $8436.28
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Ignazio Borghesi
29 years of experience
Italy, Bologna
Maria Cecilia Hospital

Ignazio Borghesi

29 years of experience

Dr. Borghesi leads the Neurosurgery Unit at Maria Cecilia Hospital, where his team performs around 1,000 advanced neurosurgical procedures annually. His approach combines years of experience with the latest technological innovations to ensure patients receive the most effective treatments available. Specializing in spinal surgeries (including cervical, dorsal, and lumbar procedures), Dr. Borghesi utilizes both posterior and anterior techniques to help patients regain mobility and relieve pain. Throughout his career, he has successfully performed over 4,500 complex surgeries, offering life-changing solutions for patients with challenging cranial and spinal conditions.

For brain tumor removal, he and his team employ advanced video-micro-surgical techniques, including the use of a digital microscope with 4K 3D imaging, which allows for enhanced precision and minimal invasiveness. Patients suffering from conditions like trigeminal neuralgia, facial spasms, and tumors of the posterior cranial fossa can benefit from Dr. Borghesi’s expertise in minimally invasive surgery, having treated over 400 cases with innovative techniques.

  • Spinal Surgery: Expert in performing complex spinal surgeries (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar) using the latest methods to treat conditions such as herniated discs, spinal degeneration, and more.
  • Brain Tumor Removal: Specializes in minimally invasive brain surgery for the removal of extensive tumors using cutting-edge 3D orbital camera technology.
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia: Successfully treated over 400 cases of trigeminal neuralgia and other cranial nerve disorders with minimally invasive techniques, providing relief for patients with less recovery time.
  • Colloid Cyst Removal: The doctor specializes in complex surgeries to remove this benign but very rare tumor.

Dr. Borghesi has trained in various top-tier international hospitals, learning from the best to provide high-quality care to his patients:

  • Spinal Unit at Schulthess Klinik in Zurich
  • École de Chirurgie in Paris, specializing in skull base and spinal surgeries
  • Brain Institute at the University of Florida, specializing in microsurgical brain procedures
  • Microsurgical Laboratory at the University of Arkansas, with a focus on lumbar degenerative disorders

He is the author of numerous scientific publications in national and international journals and volumes. In 1997 he was consultant of the "Medical Review" Journal.

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Gastric bypass $17504
Discectomy $11599.89 - $26363.38
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $16410
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Pierluigi Bove
25 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Italy, Rome
Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy

Pierluigi Bove

25 years of experience
Dr. Pierluigi Bove is an associate professor of urology specializing in minimally invasive and endourological surgery, laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, kidney and prostate tumors treatment. He is renowned for conducting over 4,500 major urological surgery procedures primarily through a minimally invasive approach. As a member of several scientific societies, Dr. Bove has co-authored around 150 scientific publications and is a principal investigator for numerous scientific studies.Read more
5.0
1 review
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Facelift surgery $10545.35 - $25308.85
Laminectomy $17927.1
Breast lift $6327.21 - $8436.28
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Giuseppe Sorrenti
29 years of experience
5.0
1 review

Giuseppe Sorrenti

29 years of experience
Italy, Rome
Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy
5.0
1 review
Doctor's visit price on request
Facelift surgery $10545.35 - $25308.85
Laminectomy $17927.1
Breast lift $6327.21 - $8436.28
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