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Do I need a tummy tuck? 70lb weight loss (Photo)

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Scarlet1313Sep 11, 2015

I have lost just over 70lbs. The belly is smaller but still there and loose and the love handles will not budge. The only fat area I have is my belly/ love handles. I have been referred to a plastic surgeon, by my GP, but I would like your thoughts. I am 5' 8 and 167 my BMI is 27. I would still like to loose 15 to 24 lbs. Can this be corrected with just exercise?

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