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How Can I Get Rid of Skin Rippling?

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spunky01Dec 28, 2008

I had Smart Lipo done a year ago on my inner and outer thighs, and didn't get good results. I am 5'4', and weigh 130 lbs. I have exercised consistently for 20 years and have good muscle structure, so I was mortified when I looked in the mirror and saw the rippling that I have. I don't know how I missed the rippling over the last year, maybe it's recent. Any suggestions for getting rid of this?

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