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Mommy Makeover or Smart Lipo? (photos)

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M0Mof2Sep 18, 2017

I have been working out and eating healthy for over a year. I've tried fat burners, detoxes, the 24-day challenge from Advocate (twice) and Coolsculpting (twice). I'm mentally and emotionally drained from the lack of progress, and I just want to be comfortable in my own body again. I have love handles and a bra bulge that just won't budge. I couldn't care less about my stretch marks, but I really want my breasts to be fuller and higher. Which procedure would be more beneficial for me?

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Dr. Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACS
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Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
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Dr. Andrew T. Lyos, MD, FACS
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Dr. Brian K. Reedy, MD
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Dr. Thomas Trevisani, MD
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Dr. William T. Stoeckel, MD
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Dr. William T. Stoeckel, MD
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