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What type of procedure would get rid of all of this overhang with my stomach? (Photo)

Hotmessmom92Aug 8, 2018
I scar so easily just curious if anything less extreme would work? If a tummy tuck were needed would it be full or mini? Worried about healing from a massive scar. Also curious about "Bodytite" but having a hard time finding reviews and providers on it. But ANYTHING is better than this. All advice is so greatly appretiated thanks for your time!

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