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When is the optimum time for Coolsculpting?

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brijbNov 9, 2017

I am happy with my weight, but not my love handles. When I put on a few pounds it seems to go right to my love handles. I am considering coolsculpting. Do you know if the procedure is more effective when my love handles are plumped up, or is it more effective if I slim down first? Or maybe it doesn't matter. thanks

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