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Lipo shots 3 weeks before surgery recommended?

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inhave 3 weeks left before my tummy tuck with liposuction procedure, but I need to loose 12 more pounds before the procedure. Would getting lipo shots and B12 Injections in my stomach ok to help me loose some more weight faster before the surgery?

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