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Is Fat Cavitation Treatment Safe with Umbilical Hernia Repair?

RR11Dec 2, 2012
I have had umbilical hernia repair about 15 years ago in the uk and I'm not sure if mesh was used. I have recently had 2 sessions of fat cavitation treatments and during the second session while having the radio frequency, I experienced zapping through my abdominal area followed by a small red rash. Is this safe ?

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