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Tummy Tuck Vs. Elite Body Sculpture? (Photo)

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LCE1976Sep 28, 2017

Hello, I'm a mom of 3, baby is 1 year. I've had 2 consultations with 2 different PS whom said I have a small hernia I have a small DR and I would need a tummy tuck. I went to Elite Body Sculpting For mini tummy tuck consult and the doctor told me I didn't need that, he said all I needed was lipo and it would give me the results I'm looking for. I'm not sure it would address the small DR issue. I would need to get the hernia repaired. Any suggestions? Should I just go for the surgery or the lipo?

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