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Is it possible to do to become bigger in the chest area, without going through surgery?

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Dr. Craig Carter answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Yes: Exercise will increase the size of the chest wall muscles.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 1/2/2015

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