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Loose stomach skin after laser lipo?

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Cloe111Jun 10, 2017

I do not want to have a tummy tuck. i would be happy with 50% improvement. What lasers or other procedures are the best in 2017 to tighten stomach skin? Please don't say thermal, I can't tolerate the pain of that, but I am open to any other procedures except surgery.

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Dr. Douglas Wu, MD
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