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What are your thoughts on Pelleve for cellulite on the front of my thighs??? Will it work?? Thanks!!

lucyfur66Jul 27, 2015
Will Pelleve tighten the skin above my knees and the whole inner and front of thighs?? I have terrible cellulite there but if I lift the akin up a fraction it goes away!!! Help!? Any other thoughts instead? I'm 36 and 5'9" and 137 pounds.

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