I am wondering whether the skin on my flanks or 'love handles' really is just loose skin or is it fat? (photo)

October 1, 2017
Asked By:lcbils in Virginia Beach, VA

I'm not sure how to get rid of it until I know what it is. 

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Answer: Improving Love Handles--VASER HI DEF 4D Liposculpture, ThermiRF, fat grafting

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Answer: Improving Love Handles--VASER HI DEF 4D Liposculpture, ThermiRF, fat grafting

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Answer: LIposuction for love handles (Flanks)

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Answer: Loose skin versus fat

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