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Would liposuction or a tummy tuck help minimize stubborn fat and hanging skin after recent weight loss? (photos)

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blissonAug 3, 2024

I've lost a decent amount of weight and still have this stubborn area of fat. It's a lot of fat and some skin, hangs over pretty low.

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Thank you, jwn101, for your question regarding the potential for loose skin after weight loss on Ozempic. Congratulations on your weight loss! By examining your photos, it does not appear that further weight loss will result in the need for a full tummy tuck. You may experience some skin laxity...

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