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Do ultrasonic liposuction cavitation slimming machines work?

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BeingBeautifulTakesEffortApr 17, 2014

I had a miscarriage a year ago and have been gaining all my weight in my stomach ever since. I can diet and exercise most of it off but still have 3-5 extra inches. I want a non invasive solution and this method caught my eye. What do you think?

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