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How can I get rid of the "cottage cheese" look on my arms after Liposuction 14 years ago?

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kimmie1013Apr 22, 2014

had liposuction on my arms 14 years ago. Then I became very ill, having numerous operations and could not exercise for several years. As a result, I now have the most terrible cottage cheese looking arms. How can I get rid of this cottage cheese?

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