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Is It Safe to Have Facelift and Liposuction at Same Time?

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david135Dec 2, 2009

I am considering Facelift/Neck Lift procedures and Liposuction of abdominal area. I am 63 white male in good shape, 6'1", 180 lbs. Is this too much for one surgery?

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