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Are Lumps and Puckering Skin Normal After a Neck Cool Lipo?

Kathy LobnerSep 15, 2008
I just had Cool Lipo on my neck a little over two weeks ago and I have some lumps and puckering of the skin under the chin. Is this common? Also, how long does it take for the tightening effects to be fully achieved from this procedure?

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