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Outer thigh implant, will this repair the lipo damage?

matsuokaJun 12, 2017
Doctors, Could i have your opinion on a procedure that involve outer thigh implants to repair the damage caused by an agressive lipo done over 10 years ago that left me with one single dip along each of my outer thight. Fat transfert is UTTERLY OUT OF THE QUESTION (not enough fat, unpredictable results, i don't like it...) Thank you for your feedback.

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