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Can a slim person with stubborn fat have Vanquish ME?

parsons7Dec 4, 2020
Hi, I have stubborn fat on my flanks which bothers me and I would like to minimise the fat in that area. I just had a consultation where she did a pinch test on my flanks and said I just qualified. She said Vanquish wouldn't get rid of all the fat, but maybe 50% because I don't have too much of it. Is this true that it wouldn't get rid of much fat on a slimmer person? Can anyone recommend another treatment which provides better results when the area of treatment is small? Thank you!

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Dr. Nicole Hayre, MD
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Answered on Jan 12, 2021
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