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How long does liposuction last and is it worth it?

I think I need Liposuction but its a ton of $$$ and i fear the fat will just come back a few months later. all that money and pain for nothing. How long does liposcution last and is it worth it?

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Dr. Francis X. Fleming, MD
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Answered on Sep 25, 2015
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Dr. Joshua D. Zuckerman, MD, FACS
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Dr. Tyler Angelos, MD, FACS
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Dr. Tyler Angelos, MD, FACS
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Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS
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Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on May 19, 2016
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Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
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Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
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Dr. Richard J. Bruneteau, MD
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Dr. Richard J. Bruneteau, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Apr 18, 2013
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Dr. Douglas S. Steinbrech, MD, FACS
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Dr. Douglas S. Steinbrech, MD, FACS
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Dr. Andrew P. Trussler, MD
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Dr. Andrew P. Trussler, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Mar 14, 2010
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Dr. Ankit Desai, MD
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Dr. Ankit Desai, MD
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Answered on Jun 19, 2010
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Dr. William Ting, MD
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Dr. William Ting, MD
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