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After weight loss, is a fleur de lis tummy tuck my only option? (photo)

Hello! I had weight loss surgery almost 2 years ago. I’m down 166lbs and I went and got a consultation from a surgeon and he suggested the fleur de lis but said it comes with complications and he’s not willing to take those chances but a regular tummy tuck is out the question. What other options are out there?

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