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Can you tell from this picture how much fat was removed in tumescent lipo on upper and lower back and waist? (Photo)

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adoranJan 18, 2018

Had tumescent lipo 2 day ago and was wondering if this pic would allow me to kno how much fat was removed.

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Dr. Joshua Kreithen, MD
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Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
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