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Lipedema. Is there a doctor in the Chicago area for treatment of water lipo?

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Wendysw2002Mar 7, 2017

Yes, I have been diagnosed by a specialist that treats this. I just would like to treat it locally W water lipo protecting the lymphatic system is different than lipo on a person with out lipedema. Very important to know and be knowledgeable about lipedema Can anyone step up to the plate?

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