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I am 42, no kids, prev lipo. Tummy tuck or lipo? (Photo)

BigBelly2000Feb 20, 2023

I had lipo 10 years ago. Wasnt deal from the start but i have since gained weight as well. I was always left with an uneven tummy but what i hate the most is that shelf/pooch left right under my belly button. It's not hard, i can squeeze it. Just feels like fatty bit on my tummy. Have recently started looking into BBL but have been told i can do lipo 360 and achieve great results, but have also been told TT is necessary. Opinions ?

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