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Is Abdominal Liposuction the Same As a Tummy Tuck? 58 answers

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Will I Need a Tummy Tuck After Liposuction? 23 answers

Liposuction - is the Fat Removal Permanent? 19 answers

I am considering lipo on my stomach. Learning that once the fat cells are gone, they do not return - does that mean that my stomach will not see much...

Does Liposuction in One Body Area Make Another Get Fatter? 18 answers

The Mayo clinic posted the statement that "It's possible that if you remove fat cells from one area with liposuction, you may gain less weight in...

What Should I Do if I Still Look Fat After Liposuction? 17 answers

I did liposuction about 6mths ago... but i still look fat even if i exercise regularly... is there something else i can do? should i do another...

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Arm Liposuction After Massive Weight Loss? 16 answers

I have lost approximately 155lbs via Gastric bypass surgery. I still have about 60 pounds to lose. I have always had larger arms but I have not really...

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Does Weight Gain After Stomach Liposuction Bring Fat Back to Upper Body? 15 answers

When you have liposuction around the waist and in your stomach area, is it is it true the fat comes back in your upper body? I've heard it will...

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General or Local Anesthesia for Liposuction? 14 answers

I've heard that more fat can be taken out under general anestesia than under local. Is it true? General anestesia liposuction is a more expensive...

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Liposuction with Tummy Tuck - What Areas Need Lipo? 14 answers

I have been told I need a tummy tuck to help stabilize my abs. They did not come back together like they were supposed to after my baby. As part of...

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Liposuction, Body Contouring or Tummy Tuck Enough for Bulges? 14 answers

I'm 27 years old, I weight 260 lbs and I'm 5 ft even. I have tried all kinds of diets and some have worked. However, when I lose weight I usally gain...

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Liposuction Alternatives for the Pubic Region? 13 answers

I want to know if there are alternative options other than Liposuction to reduce fat in my pubic region. It has been over 3 months since I had...

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Male Belly Fat - Best Results from Liposuction or Tummy Tuck? 13 answers

Do I have to get a Tummy Tuck or will Liposuction give me better results? I have a problem with belly fat. I work out a lot and I still can't seem to...

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Is It Easier to Treat Body Fat in Certain Areas? 13 answers

I have had four children. My upper inner thighs are fatty, with stretch marks and loose skin hanging. I have consulted a plastic surgeon and he said...

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Laser Lipo or Mini Tuck for Excessive Abdominal Fat? 13 answers

I have minimal stretch marks below my belly button which are the least of my worries. I do have a barely visible c-section scar. My abdominal fat is...

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How Will Fat Return After Liposuction? 13 answers

If weight gain occurs after liposuction, will it only return in areas that were not affected by liposuction? Or will fat grow back as it did prior to...

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How to Get Rid of Neck Fat For A 22 yo? 13 answers

I am 22 years old and have neck fat that I want to get rid of. I checked with a surgeon already. I asked him about a getting a neck lift and he said I...

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Best Way to Permanently Remove Fat Cells? 12 answers

I have always read and have had friends who had traditional lipo and the fat always resurfaces some other weird random place because we are pre set w/...

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Maximum Fat Volume That Can Be Removed by Laser Liposuction? 12 answers

How many cc's or Liters of fat have to be taken out for a laser liposuction procedure to be considered a large volume? Is it more than ten pounds...

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Tummy Tuck Vs Liposuction with Skin Excision? 12 answers

I have had two c-sections. I workout regularly and have firm stomach muscles. However, I cannot seem to lose the fat on my stomach. When I am...

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Ultrasound or Laser Liposuction for Love Handles on Men? 12 answers

I'm looking into love handles Liposuction, and as a male, I'm wondering if Ultrasound or Laser Liposuction makes a difference in the final result. Is...

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Liposuction for Double Chin Before Losing Weight? 12 answers

Hello, I am considering having liposuction of my double chin. I've lost some weight (20 lbs) and I still have a little loose skin/fat under my chin. I...

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Does Lipo Fat Really Return in Other Places? 12 answers

The study released in the NY Times yesterday seems to indicate that there's a pretty good chance lipo fat will come back in other areas of the...

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Type of Liposuction to Removal Visceral Fat? 11 answers

I have visceral fat. Is there a certain Liposuction procedure that will work for me?

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Do You Think Neck Liposuction is Worth It? 11 answers

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Is It Possible to Have Lipo on Top of the Knee and Have a Deep Scar Removed at Same Time? 11 answers

I have fat knees and regardless of how much I workout, they remain fatty. They actually have fatty tissue that you can grab with your fingers on top...

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Weight Loss Through Liposuction Better Than Dieting? 11 answers

I have always gone to a gym religiously and always see many people fighting the fat battle. Are there any studies that show weight loss results are...

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Best Treatment for Fat Ankles That Will Give Me a Better Shape? 10 answers

What are my option for fat ankles? i'm not overweight but my lower legs are shapeless, esp.my ankles. Is lipo available for me? if so, how much does...

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Can Fat Cells Regenerate? 10 answers

Fat grafting dents from where the fat was taken seem to totally regenerate within 4 or 5 years, so doesn't that mean that fat cells do have...

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Fat Deposits on Forehead 10 answers

I just saw a doctor who said I have "Adipose tissue deposits" on my forehead. These raised fatty deposits are really depressing me and I...

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I Have Fat Under Each Arm Pit. How Can I Get Rid of Them? 10 answers

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Facial Liposuction 9 answers

I had buccal fat removal done but it thinned my upper cheeks, making my lower cheeks look even fatter. I'm otherwise slender: 5'5" and...

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Liposuction to Remove Fat During Hernia Repair? 9 answers

I have a huge ventral hernia with bowel involvement. This is the 3rd repair, due to weak abdominal wall and excess weight from inactivity. I can't...

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How Many Liposuction Sessions Can Be Done on the Legs? 9 answers

I have gained some weight back and unfortunately it goes right to my legs! I'm in the process of losing it again but it's just not budging from my...

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Laser or Traditional Liposuction for Belly Fat? 9 answers

I am a small framed woman: 5'6" tall and weighing120 lbs; I am 37 years old and I just cant lose the belly fat after having two kids. I am...

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How Does a Previous Liposuction Affect Tummy Tuck Results? 9 answers

I am going to have full abdomen and back liposuction along with fat grafting to the buttocks. I will be getting a tummy tuck approximately 6 months...

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Will I Have Loose Skin After Liposuction? 8 answers

I am considering lipo on my upper and lower abdomen. I have a strange pocket of fat on my upper abs which does not completely go away with exercise...

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Liposuction to Lose Inches After C-section? 8 answers

Hi, I am 25 years old with two young kids. I want to have liposuction done on my lower stomach to get rid of the fatty tissue. The extra skin doesn't...

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Will Liposuction Cause Loose Skin on Abdomen with a Lot of Fat? 8 answers

I had 5 kids and I have a belly but it's not sagging, my skin is kind of tight but I have a belly. I don't want a tummy tuck so is Liposuction enough?...

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Laporoscopy and Fat-reducing Procedure in One Surgery? 8 answers

I need to have an IUD removed (placed 2005) which has somehow gone through my uterus into the abdominal cavity. The doctor wants to perform a...

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Is It Possible to Remove Fat from Entire Circumference of the Thigh? 8 answers

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3 Weeks Post Tummy and Thigh Liposuction: Why Have I Seen Absolutely No Results? 8 answers

I'm 5'1 and 128 lbs. These were persistent pockets of fat; I am very fit. I took measurements before the surgery and daily since...no change...

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Other Areas That Qualify for Liposuction on Obese women? 8 answers

Besides the arms, abdomen and buttocks, would an obese woman be a candidate for other areas to be liposuction?

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Will Fat Go Away After Liposuction? 7 answers

It looks like my upper stomach is a bit bigger than when i had the initial procedure (vaser liposelection) 3 weeks ago. Suction was done also, so...

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Tummy Tuck with Liposuction on my Back? 7 answers

I plan on having a tummy tuck in a few months after I get to my weight goal and I would also like to have liposuction on my sides and back. My doctor...

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Correcting Results and Hernia After Liposuction? 7 answers

I have been told that the hernias which resulted from Liposuction are correctable through surgery, but can anything be done to correct the original...

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Differences Between Fat Grafting, Liposuction and Body Contouring? 7 answers

I was encouraged to have fat grafted onto my breasts to prevent rippling. It was taken from my skinny little legs but I was left with rippling,...

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Must Fat Melted with a Laser Be Liposuctioned? 7 answers

If a small pocket of facial fat is melted with a laser, must the fat be removed with liposuction? If not, what happens? Does the fat simply...

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Where Does the Fat Go After Liposuction? 7 answers

Where does the liquied fat go? if it goes to vains, what about hart-attach or stroke? what happens to excess skin?

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Lipo to Even out Small Fat Deposits in Waist Area? 7 answers

I have heard that women with a waist size of 35in or more stands a higher risk of many health problems. I'm a non-smoker, exercise at least 2...

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Can Liposuction and Butt Augmentation Help Change How my Body Deposits Fat? 7 answers

My body deposits fat proportionately. However, I would like my body to deposit fat primarily in my hips, thighs and butt. I was hoping to get...

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Can Stem Cells Convert to Fat Cells While You're in the Healing Process? 7 answers

My surgeon told me to follow a low fat/sugar diet after lipo because they had recently discovered that the stem cells that heal the body can easily...

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Lipo or Tummy Tuck for Muffin Top After Myomectomy? 6 answers

I am 5’5”, 174 lbs, and 3.5 weeks post op from abdominal myomectomy for fibroids. Prior to surgery, I needed to lose 15 pounds and had...

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Is Lifesculpt a "God Send"? 6 answers

I saw the blog post on realself where a doctor in a video calls Lifesculpt a god send for people with excess/ exercise resistant fat. What is...

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Natural Way to Lose Fat Under Chin? 6 answers

Iam a 40-year-old woman in pretty good shape with slender built and decent skin elasticity. I have a small stubborn pocket of fat under my chin. I was...

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How Can I Lose the Fat on Pubic Area? 6 answers

I had a really BAD liposuction in July 2009. I had the lipo on my both underarms, chin and lower stomach. Since that I am trying to lose my weight,...

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What is the Relation Between Fat, Scar Tissue, and Collagen? 6 answers

I had my son 6 weeks early and did have previous Liposuction on a small patch above my belly button, where scar tissue developed. I was waiting to see...

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Is Ultrasonic Liposuction Safe for Excess Fat in Head? 6 answers

I have an excess fat in the left side area of my head because I have a fracture. I went to a doctor and he advised me to proceed with the Ultrasonic...

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Will I Lose Some of my Curves After Liposuction? 6 answers

I have a curvy figure with just a little bit of fat on my flanks. I am concerned that if I get Liposuction, I will lose all of my curves. Is this a...

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Fat Cell Donors? 6 answers

Blood can be donated. Plasma,RBC,etc. crazy as it sounds,has anyone looked into researching Lipase(fat cell)Donations?Like to burn victims or...

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What Are the Alternatives to Liposuction for Post-pregnancy Belly Fat? 6 answers

Which procedures are less invasive than liposuction for the stomach area? Which of those do not involve incisions to get good results?

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What to Do if a Doctor Does Not Do His Job Right? 6 answers

I've done a liposuction a couple of days ago. I paid to do upper/lower abs and flanks.(paid in cash) But I realized 15 days later that he...

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How is Fat Discharged from the Body? 5 answers

How does the fat leave your body as waste? Is it damaging to the liver? What body processes are affected?

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Can Liposuction Reduce Sagging Skin and Fat Left After C-section? 5 answers

I had two C-Sections back to back 4 years ago. This left fat and sagging skin on my abdomen and fat on my hips. Is it okay to undergo liposuction for...

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Liposuction to Reduce Abdominal Bloating Due to Lupron? 5 answers

I am still bloated after taking just one Lupron shot six months ago. I have a baseball-size swelling in my lower abdomen, which was formerly flat. I...

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Traditional Liposuction Vs. Body Jet Liposuction 5 answers

I'm researching about traditional liposuction vs. Body Jet Liposuction. With regard to the volume of fat removed, how do the two compare?

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Is Coolsculpting As Effective As Liposuction at Reducing a Double Chin? 5 answers

Is liposuction recommended over coolsculpting for double chins?

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I Had Lipo to Upper/lower Abs, Dr Put in 220L & Took out 2800L What Does That Mean 5 answers

I had lipo on Monday 8/29/11 to upper/lower abdomen. I was told by the nurse the dr put in 2200L and took out 2800L what does that mean in terms of...

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Will Lipo Fix my Large Protuding Buddha Belly? 4 answers

I went for a breast aug consult and have also decided and set a date for lipo. I am concerned though, because my belly is somewhat distended (and the...

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Will I Lose Fat in Other Areas After Lipo on Hips? 4 answers

I retain most of my body fat in my upper body. I am 38, have had three pregnancies and two C-Sections. I am left with a bulging belly, hip rolls and...

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Breast Reduction Through Liposuction Price Range? 4 answers

I want to go down a cup size or 2 from an original DD cup. I am 22 years old and extra fat in breasts run in my family. Can anyone give me a price...

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Fat Harvesting Through Body Jet Lipo for Buttock Transfer? 4 answers

Is Body Jet Liposuction the new and improved method for fat harvesting? What kind of results can you expect after transferring the fat to the...

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Is It Normal to Look Fatter After Liposuction? 4 answers

Hi again haha. Just had lipo on my lower abs and jaw area. I'm a very lightweight male, only 125 lb. However, I've always had extra fat...

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Tummy Tuck and Love Handle Lipo: Is This Dent Normal Swelling or Left over Fat? 4 answers

I had a FTT & Lipo of the love handles. As you can see in the full rear picture the Right Side has settled down, but the Left side is still...

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Is It Possible to Remove Fat Rolls at the Back of the Head? 4 answers

I have 2 fat rolls at the back of my head. currently my body weight is 92 kg's but my ideal weight should be 76kg's. how can i remove the fat...

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How Often Does the Fat Removed by Liposuction Return During Pregnancy? 4 answers

What areas does fat grow back? Will another liposuction be needed after my weight gain from pregnancy?

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After Liposuction, What Do They Do with the Fat Removed from Your Body? 4 answers

I always wondered... After liposuction, what do they do with the fat removed from your body, or the skin? Is it actually good for someone skinny, or...

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Should I Be Worried with Neck Lipo Lump? 3 answers

I had my neck Liposuction exactly one month today. I still see a fat pokcet underneath my chin and a few little bumps here and there. Should I be...

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Average Cost of Liposuction and Fat Transfer for Contouring? 3 answers

My proportion is 36-30-31, and I think SOMETHING IS WRONG with it. How much is the average price range of Liposuction for contouring (abdomen and...

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Liposuction for Thighs and Knees 3 answers

I am a 44-year-old female planning on getting Liposuction within the next few weeks on my thighs and knees. Are the knees charged separate from the...

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Remove Fat Deposits on Forehead- Lipo for Flatter Appearance? 3 answers

I think I have fat deposits on my forehead. pictures included. Hi, I am 23yrs old. female. 5'5 130lbs. Over the last few years I have...

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Does Gained Fat After Liposuction Become Internal Abdominal Fat? 3 answers

My mom wants to have liposuction done, but we are a little afraid because 2 surgeons (in Germany) told us that after the procedure, she must watch her...

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Wearing Bra After a Bra Rolls Liposuction 3 answers

I am considering getting my bra rolls liposuctioned. How long until one can wear a bra again?

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Fat Under Chin After Lipo: Will Procedure Need Repeated? 3 answers

What happens if you get more fat under chin after lipo? Will I have to do lipo again ? Will I need to get more lipo after gaining weight. Can I lose...

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Fat Returning After Liposuction 3 answers

So I've been hearing about this article: http://www.healthnews...

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Liposuction with Existing Abdominal Surgery Scars? 2 answers

I had a hysterectomy at 33 and due to complications caused from that surgery including endometriosis(sp?) and then adhesions binding up my ureters and...

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Liposuction Cost for Belly and Love Handles? 2 answers

How much does it cost for Liposuction for a guy that wants off about 20 lbs? Just belly and love handles.

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Best Fat Reduction Procedure Around Abdomen and Back? 2 answers

I am a slim woman but I have a good amount of fat around my abdomen and back. What is the best procedure to get the most amount of fat removed, while...

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Swelling or Fat Leftover After Liposuction? 2 answers

I had a Liposuction on January 31 on my love handles. I noticed that my right love handle is gone, but the left one is not gone completely. I...

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Redistribution of Fat After Liposuction? 2 answers

If you store fat predominately in your abdomen, butt, and thighs and you get your entire abdomen and back liposuctioned, does that mean that if you...

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Is Liposuction the Only Way to Get Rid of Fatty Legs? 2 answers

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Serious Dieting and Exercise Program Before Liposuction? 2 answers

I have about 50 lbs. of weight to get to my ideal weight. I have been trying to lose weight but not through a sustained or very serious effort. Should...

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Why Do Some People See No Results from Liposuction Even Though There is Clearly Excess Fat Present? 2 answers

I had VASER lipo for buttock reduction and see almost no reduction even though there is absolutely excess fat present. Why would this not work if the...

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Can My Surgeon Remove Fat Lumps on My Ankles? Will They Come Back? 2 answers

I have a quite big lump, I think of fat, on eachankle. It never goes down like a swelling would. I have had them for over 10 years. I am having lipo...

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