I don't have any fat I want to get rid of on the front of my stomach. I only have the sides of my abdomen that stick out and look very unappealing. I am at my goal wieght (112lbs) and 5'6''. All the flank lipo reviews I've seen so far also included the front of the stomach, so I'm unsure how much cheaper it would be just for the flanks. Also, can one undergo the procedure without anesthesia ansd how much moeny can I save?
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July 21, 2018
Answer: Flank liposuction is great under local anesthesia!
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