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Liposuction for Obese Patient?

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Regine27142Feb 23, 2013

I am 29 years old, 5'5" and weigh 219lbs. In 4 months I have lost 30lbs I have try dieting and exercise. now so I'm considering Liposuction on my stomach. What should i do?

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