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Can I have Lipo instead of a tummy tuck? (Photo)

nlove1213Dec 11, 2017
I am five two about 157 lbs and dropping. 2 kids 7&9 and I am 33 I really don’t want a tummy tuck, what would the results of liposuction look like with my tummy? I have had two kids. I am losing weight with more to go. I don’t really mind the stretch marks and a little lose skin. The elasticity seems to be decent. But I don’t want to waste my money if Lipo with this tummy wont work well. Where can I find pics of similar situations?

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Dr. Afshin Farzadmehr, MD
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