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Smartlipo W/waterjet 1 Yr Ago and Have a 1" Lump Below my Bellybutton How to Get Rid of It

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6281anonJul 19, 2011

I got smartlipo w/waterjet 1 year ago and I have a 1" lump below my bellybutton under the skin that is numb and feels more dense, how can I get rid of it?

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