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How to Massage Your Tummy After Smart Lipo?

spoiled girlJan 16, 2011
I wanna massage my own or have my boyfriend do it for me after i get the lipo but how do you do it and whats good to buy for it? thanks!

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Dr. Ron Shelton, MD
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