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What procedure/s would be most helpful for my tummy and back (skin removal or fat removal)?

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NCMom22Dec 5, 2020

Age 32/144lbs/5'5'' 2 pregnancies (2009, 2015). Lost 65 lbs over the last 2 1/2 years and happy with current weight. Will not be having any more children. My stomach and back are equally important to me. Planning for a tummy tuck but my back makes me the most uncomfortable in clothes. I don't know if what I'm seeing is loose skin or fat so I'm unsure if I need lipo or a bra line back lift. Thank you!

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