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What Kind of Surgery Do I Need to Slim Down Leg Calves and Thighs

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i got super thick leg calves and thighs, everything on me is thin but my leg calves/thighs so what kind of surgery is there to reduce this part of the body? what are the dangers/side effects and is it painful? thx, i heard it's possible to reduce them but i don't know which surgery is used

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