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Laser Lipo 1 Year After Chemotherapy (Lymphoma in Remission)

London6772Mar 6, 2011

I had ovarian lymphoma treated with surgery and chemotherapy but no radiation 1 year ago. I am in complete remission. My tummy markedly changed after surgery and I am wondering if laser lipo was an option?I am 46.

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