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Can I get ultrasonic cavitation done on my abdomen and inner thighs if I have varicose veins on my outer thighs?

OroroApr 4, 2018
Can I get ultrasonic cavitation done on my abdomen and inner thighs if I have varicose veins on my outer thighs? I had heard that as long as the veined area was avoided it would be okay. I had saved up enough and then I heard a woman on YouTube say I could not have it done.

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