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If I Get a Cortizone Shot in Knee 2 Weeks After Coolsculpting, Will It Stop Results?

Lmpa2013Mar 23, 2013
I just had coolsculpting. I am having surgery for torn meniscus in knee in 2 weeks. I am concerned that if Dr. Decides to inject knee with cortizone, that this will stop inflammation and fat loss from coolsculption will not be as successful ..

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