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What About Smartlipo for Skinny Women? (photo)

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Thinkingaboutit247Jun 20, 2012

Is smartlipo recommended for women generally considered skinny? What type of results can be expected? I am 5'4, 113 pounds and a small body frame. However all the fat I have ever gained in my life hides in my belly, nowehere else. By all standards I am skinny but I also would like to get rid of my belly even if by general standards it is considered small... No one likes a belly, not even the skinny ones :) Do you recommend one to go into this procedure? Is it healthy? Can reults be seen? Thanks

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Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
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Dr. Scott Barr, MD
Dr. Scott Barr, MD
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Dr. David A. Bray, Sr., MD
Dr. David A. Bray, Sr., MD
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Dr. Brian Howard, MD (retired)
Dr. Brian Howard, MD (retired)
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Dr. George J. Beraka, MD (retired)
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Dr. Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS (retired)
Dr. Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS (retired)
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