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What Velashape Settings Give the Best Results?

MbunnyAug 19, 2008

I'm 5'2, weighting 103 lb, I workout regularly and I want to trim down my thighs and get a flatter lower abs. Thank MB

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Dr. Daniel Shapiro, MD
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Dr. Lori A. Brightman, MD
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Dr. Lori A. Brightman, MD
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