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How Can I Correct my Skinny Legs?

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ruddyJun 26, 2009

What is the best thing to do about my skinny legs? I’ve always had them and they are literally extremely skinny. Should I consider Fat Grafting on my legs or put implants on them?

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Dr. Robert Frank, MD
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Dr. Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD
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Dr. Hisham Seify, MD, PhD, FACS
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Dr. George J. Beraka, MD (retired)
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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS

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Frank P. Fechner, MD

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Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSC

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