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Smart Lipo before VSG weight loss surgery?

pbahadirOct 29, 2017
I am going to have VSG weight loss surgery late December. I have my most fat in my upper arms and my inner thighs. I am afraid I will end up with loose skin on those areas. I am wondering if I get smart Lipo procedure done on those 2 areas prior to my surgery and the mass weight loss will I have a better chance on not having loose skin as I imagine both of those areas will lose fat and be tighter due to smart lipo prior to surgery.

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