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I have fat build up in the area on my stomach that I inject for type 1 diabetes. Would a Tummy Tuck help this?

signmeupstefFeb 28, 2018
Sadly this has caused fat to build up only in the area I inject in. Is there any way to fix this? Tummy tuck or cool sculpting? I am open to suggestions as diet and exercise don't work and the rest of my body is fit and firm but I'm not sure about interrupting the area where I inject.

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