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If i rub camphor combined with icy-hot on my lower abs will it vanish the extra fat in a safe way?

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Dr. Ankush Bansal answered

No: Not at all. It won't melt away any fat.

Answered 1/6/2013

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A member asked:

If i rub camphor combined with icy-hot on my lower abs will it vanish the extra fat in a safe way?

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Dr. Ankush Bansal answered

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