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I Am Wanting to Get Ultrasonic Cavitation for my Apron Like Stomach. Will This Work for Me?

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gladitsgone2013Mar 11, 2013

I recently lost 70 lbs. PW 305 CW 235, 5'2". I am still obese but I would like to still have this procedure to reduce the size and gurth of my stomach. I continue to exercise 4 time a week and also watch what I eat. Will this procedure be beneficial to me?

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