I had coolsculpting done a few years ago, one applicator on lower abdomen, i have always had a small pouch, but it seemed that after the coolsculpting, not only did it not improve, it became worse and much more prominent. After research, it seems like it may have gotten worse as a result of paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (PAH). Looking into lipo to fix this issue, but wondering if there is a specific kind of lipo that is best for PAH, or if any Drs have experience with PAH removal in CA. Thanks
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Consult with us to go through the options, if you have loose skin you can make cellulite and sagging worse with liposuction alone. a lot of times internal hating and/or skin removal (thigh lifting) is needed).
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