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Losing Weight Before or After Liposuction?

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I had Liposuction of my arms, flanks, and abdomen two years ago. Loved the results except for slight ripples in my lower stomach. Fast forward to now. My eating and exercising habits have not changed that much and yet all the fat is back in the same places it was removed. The new plastic surgeon says the first doctor didn't take enough fat out. He also advises me not to try to lose weight before I have the lipo this time. In contrast, my first doc says to lose the weight before the procedure. Your advice/thoughts?

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