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I am 38 yrs old. I'm 5'3" and 195 lbs. Would I be a candidate for an arm lift and a tummy tuck?

Anonymous1614102Aug 4, 2015
I have been dieting for 10 months now and I've lost 45 lbs. I am otherwise healthy. No bp or cholesterol issues. I've had 2 children, one delivered via c-section. I'm never going to be "skinny", that is not my goal. I just truly hate my bat wings and my belly. They are an unsightly nuisance.

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