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How soon after Tummy Tuck and liposculpture of back can you start ultrasonic cavitation?

ThickgirlfitgirlNov 26, 2014
I am 4 weeks post op from a tummy tuck and liposculpture of the full back and wondering if ultrasonic cavition or bipolar rf will help tighten my skin.

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