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Is it dangerous to get Emsculpt with a hiatal hernia?

beautylover5Apr 21, 2022
I'm considering getting a series of Emsculpt treatments, primarily to help with my mild-moderate diastasis recti following two pregnancies. But I have a 2cm hiatal hernia. Is it dangerous to get Emsculpt, even if the hernia is so high up - essentially in my diaphragm? Thank you.

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