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Is Smart Lipo and Submental Lipo the Same Thing?

San Francisco9395Oct 25, 2012
I am having upper eye lid surgery done on Nov 13th. I also want to have lipo done on my neck as well. Is lipo the same thing as submental. The doctor says submental would be better for me because he does not only suck the fat out but he would then tighten the mucscle as well so I do not have to worry about lose skin later. I am also of normal weight. 5"4, 130 pounds.

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