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What Are the Credentials Needed to Perform Smart Lipo or I Lipo?

Gigi8750Apr 27, 2013
I not interested in knowing who SHOULD perform these procedures. I want to know who legally can in the US. Can a chiropractor? Can a nurse practitioner? Can a PA without the supervision of a physician? Can a physical therapist? Can an Aesthetician? What training or certification does one need to attain before being able to perform this procedure? Or do you have to be a DO/MD?

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Dr. Kenneth Hughes, MD
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