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Lax abdominal muscles and loose skin combined with excessive fat. often needed after pregnancy when the abdominal muscles are p

Lax abdominal muscles and loose skin combined with excessive fat. often needed after pregnancy when the abdominal muscles are p

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Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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