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What's the price difference in doing tumescent liposuction with local anesthesia, light sedation and general anesthesia?

When the procedure is just on the tummy covering both upper and lower abdominal region.

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Dr. Connie Hiers, MD, FACS
Dr. Connie Hiers, MD, FACS
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