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Should I have lipo on inner thigh before having a thigh lift? (Photo)

disneykirstenJul 13, 2015
I have a crescent thigh lift (for the inner thigh) and liposuction for the outer thigh scheduled for September. I think my legs are HUGE. I am just under 5 feet tall and weigh 138. I am reading online that I should have lipo on the inner thigh first and then have the thigh lift in 6 months or so. What are your thoughts? I want the size and appearance of my legs to look a lot thinner than they do now.

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