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Do I need a tummy tuck? Or what can be done about stomach loose skin? (Photo)

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Creative634497Sep 17, 2023

I lost 100 lbs abojt 4-5 yrs ago. I mannaged to gain some back and working on losing 20 more lbs. Im not sure how much of it is fat vs skin. Do i need a tummy tuck?

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