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Can Kybella fix this leftover fat pocket? (Photo)

Generous526768Oct 26, 2023
Hey, i got lipo almost three years ago and I've had this soft lump of fat below my belly button. Sometimes it bothers me, other times it doesn't really bother me much. I can only see it under harsh lighting. I don't wanna go through surgery again to resolve the fat pocket because I'm scared it will make things worse . I've seen some horror stories. Do you think kybella could target this bump? Thank you

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