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Fat back after liposuction but later all located in one area which was previous liposuctioned

msshelly84
Had Lipo a year ago on lower stomach upper stomach back and inner thighs. Gained 9 pounds all the fat came back located in my upper stomach. I was told all the fat cells from that area would be removed and I would not put on fat in those areas again!! Why is this happening..?

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