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Why Can't People with Collagen Vascular Disease Get Laser Lipo?

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majorlaserMar 29, 2011

My mom is a doctor and she thinks she has it, though it hasn't been confirmed yet. She's got the symptoms-brittle thin nails with lines, constantly cold hands/feet. I have the same symptoms and take after her in general. I had three sessions of laser lipo and just now found out it it is contraindicated for people with collagen vascular disease. In addition to that, I booked and pre-paid two more sessions. Should I go through with the next three sessions? I'm not sure what to do.

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