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Will Fast Metabolism Affect Brazilian Butt Lift?

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LilithannOct 26, 2012

I have a very fast metabolism and want to do a BBL but I am worried it won't work on me if my body kills all the new injected fat. Please advice me thank you

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Dr. Melinda Lirag Lacerna-Kimbrell, MD, FACS
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