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Healthy 52 year old with an ostomy due to Crohn's Disease. Can I get lipo around abdomen?

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Doris2021Jan 9, 2025

I would like to know If I am a candidate to have lipo on or around the abdomen. I am a healthy 52 year old with an Ostomy due to Crohn's Disease.

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