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Liposuction Vs. Tummy Tuck - What's the Difference?

Sep 18, 2007

I've had 3 kids and definitely need some help in my stomach area, but I'm not sure if I would need liposuction, a tummy tuck, or both to get the pre-baby look I want. 

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