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After a Vanquish treatment on the abdomen, is massage or stimulation of the area recommended?

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BbzlyOct 4, 2015

I have a Flex Belt muscle toner that can give very mild to very vigorous muscle stimulation to my abdomen. Is it safe to use this very moderately following a Vanquish treatment?

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