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| About | Before and After | FAQ |
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| General FAQ's |
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| * How long has this procedure been in the United States? |
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| PCDC has been used in various medical applications since the 1950s and has been utilized for cosmetic purposes since the mid 90s. All of the treatments have been administered under closely monitored conditions with excellent clinical follow-up. No significant adverse affects attributable to the PCDC injections have been identified. |
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| * How many people have already done the treatment? |
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| More than 50,000 treatments have been performed by Lipo Dissolve Centers in the US. |
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| * What are the credentials of the medical staff performing treatments? |
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| PCDC micro-injections are always administered by trained and certified medical staff. |
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| * Who performs the treatments? |
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| PCDC micro-injections are always administered by trained and certified medical staff. Guylaine Lanctôt's Lipo Dissolve Center maintains the highest standards and has implemented specific treatment protocols to deliver the best results for all patients. |
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| Financial |
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| * Does it cost anything to come in for a consultation? |
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| All consultations are free and private. Call to schedule your consultation today. |
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| * How much does it cost? |
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| Our Lipo Dissolve Center is committed to delivering exceptional value to each patient. Part of that value is realized through our "One Patient, One Goal" personalized treatment plan that is developed for every person who wants to reclaim their best body. And because each plan is unique to an individual, so is the final cost. |
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| * Is lipo dissolve covered by insurance? |
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| Like most cosmetic therapies, the treatments at the center are not covered by health insurance plans. It has been our experience that some people are able to utilize their flexible spending accounts for the procedure. |
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| * Is there a gift certificate program? |
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| We can design a customized gift certificate for anyone you choose. |
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| * Is there a money back guarantee? |
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| Yes. If you follow our treatment protocols and do not see measurable results, we will refund your money. |
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| Medical |
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| * Are there conflicts with other meds/illnesses/diseases? |
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Yes. Listed below are the medical conditions which could preclude a prospective patient from receiving PCDC treatment. Any questions you may have about these, or any other health issues, can be discussed in detail with our medical staff at the time of your free and private consultation.
a. Active cancer
b. Less than six weeks after surgery
c. Anyone with HIV or Hepatitis C
d. Active or end-stage liver or kidney disease
e. Bleeding disorders
f. Pregnancy
g. Nursing |
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| * Can I still breast feed while receiving lipo dissolve treatments? |
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| It is not recommended that women receive PCDC injections while pregnant or breast feeding. |
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| * Can I still play sports or exercise? |
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| For the first 48 hours after a treatment, you should not engage in vigorous physical activity or exercise. After that time period, playing sports or exercising is acceptable. |
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| * Can I work after the treatments? |
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| Yes. Traditionally after an injection procedure, there is no requirement for bed rest or reduced activity and most patients will resume their normal schedule immediately. The minimal disruption in their daily agenda is the reason most patients find this lipotherapy so attractive. |
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| * Can lipo dissolve get rid of the belly I gained from having babies? |
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Yes! Lipo dissolve is perfect for targeting the areas with stubborn fat, like your lower abs after having a baby. Click here to see great before and after pictures!
* Does lipo dissolve work on men?
Lipo dissolve works just as well on men as it does on women. Men generally have the greatest success in the chin, chest, upper and lower abs, and the love handles. |
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| * How can lipo dissolve improve my abs? |
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| More of our patients come in to treat their abs than any other part of their body - because this works! It's not so much weight loss, but inches lost. While the waist and hip size goes down, so does their pant size. Click here to see great before and after pictures! |
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| * How does lipo dissolve compare to mesotherapy? |
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Lipo dissolve utilizes a pharmaceutical compound called phosphatidylcholine deoxycholate (PCDC), which is administered through a series of micro-injections to permanently dissolve fat.
Mesotherapy are injections composed of a cocktail of pharmaceuticals, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and medications.
Lipotherapy injections are placed in the mid-layer of subcutaneous fat, while mesotherapy injections are played at the hypodermis level.
While lipo dissolve is used to dissolve fat deposits, mesotherapy is more commonly used for smoothing of the skin and skin rejuvenation. We do not offer mesotherapy. |
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| * How does the procedure work? |
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| Our signature, non-surgical lipotherapy treatment is a pharmaceutical compound called phosphatidylcholine deoxycholate, or PCDC, which is administered through a series of micro-injections to permanently dissolve the fat.
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| Over time, fat cells expand where we least want them, around our middle, the buttocks, thighs, arms, or chin. To dissolve these pockets of fat, PCDC micro-injections are delivered into the targeted treatment areas. The fat cells absorb the PCDC and become slightly inflamed, then harden. The hardened fat cells break down within a few weeks leading to measurable inch loss. |
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| At this point, the fat cell no longer exists and has been permanently removed from the body. With multiple treatments, the end result is a smooth, natural look in the area that is treated. |
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| * How is lipo dissolve different from plastic surgery? |
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| Lipo dissolve is a non-invasive procedure. Unlike plastic surgery, there is no anesthesia, no surgery, and no downtime. |
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| * How long do I have to wait between each treatment? |
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| You have to wait at least two weeks between each treatment. Depending on your body type and physiology, the medical person treating you may recommend waiting a longer period of time between treatments. |
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| * How long do I need treatments? |
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| Each patient's anatomy and physiology dictate different treatment regimens. Our medical staff will customize a program for you at the time of your free and confidential consultation. |
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| * How long does each treatment take? |
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| Treatments take less than an hour, that's why people call it "lunchtime lipo." |
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| * How long will it take to see results? Will I be able to tell a difference right away? |
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| Results vary with each person's body type and physiology. Some people start to see results after as few as two treatments, others not until their ninth treatment. |
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| * How many lipo dissolve treatments can I get? |
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| We recommend that you treat only three areas at the same time, at a minimum of two week intervals. This depends on your lifestyle and what your tolerance is to the swelling and occasional bruising which can occur. The areas we treat include the back of the arms, the upper and lower abdomen, the chin and jowls, knees, upper and lower back, inner and outer thighs, buttocks, and love handles. We've seen tremendous results with men who have gynecamastia, or enlarged breasts. |
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| * How many treatments will I need? |
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| Each person's anatomy and physiology is different. Most people fall into a four to nine treatment range. We'll customize a program for you at the time of your free and private consultation. |
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| * How old do you have to be? |
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| You must be 18 years of age to receive lipo dissolve treatments. |
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| * Is it painful? Does it hurt? |
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| There may be some localized discomfort upon injection, and a minor burning sensation immediately following the treatment. Swelling will occur in the treated area, and soreness and inflammation may be experienced for several days after treatment. In some cases, possible localized bruising may occur. |
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| * Is lipo dissolve safe? |
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| Our Lipo Dissolve Center maintains the highest standards and treatment protocols to ensure the safety of our patients. PCDC micro-injections are always administered by trained and certified medical staff. |
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| PCDC has been used in various medical applications since the 1950s and has been utilized for cosmetic purposes since the mid 90s. No significant adverse affects attributable to the PCDC injections have been identified. |
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| * Is PCDC FDA approved? |
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| PCDC is not FDA approved. It is a combination of natural ingredients prepared for each patient by a state licensed compounding pharmacy. The ingredients have been used for a variety of medical purposes in the US and have been used for decades in countries around the world. Patients and physicians continue to be pleased with the results when PCDC is properly used. |
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| * Is the procedure permanent? Will the fat stay away or return in other areas? |
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| Each person is born with a certain number of fat cells (adipocytes) and after adolescence will not develop more. Lipo dissolve will dissolve fat permanently in the area of treatment, leaving only a thin layer of cells. If a person gains weight, the fat cells located in the non-treated areas (including the deep visceral fat) will naturally get larger. However, the area that was treated will remain unchanged. |
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| Because lipo dissolve is an investment in an improved body image, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle by watching your diet and exercising to avoid excess weight gain. |
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| * What areas of the body can be treated? Can I dissolve in any area? |
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| We offer treatment for the back of the arms, the upper and lower abdomen, the face, chin and jowls, knees, upper and lower back, inner and outer thighs, buttocks, love handles, and the male chest. |
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| We are unable to treat the breast area on women or below the knees. |
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| * What is the downtime? |
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| There's little or no downtime! That's the beauty of the lipo dissolve procedure, especially when you compare it to more invasive procedures such as liposuction and abdominoplasty. Normally, patients can resume their normal schedule immediately after injections. Some people experience tenderness which may require them to rest up a bit right after their treatment, but most of our patients pursue their normal activities. The minimal disruption is the reason most patients find this lipotherapy so attractive. |
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| * Will I have any dietary restrictions? |
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| There are no dietary restrictions; however, you should watch your diet and maintain a healthy lifestyle to achieve maximum results. |
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| * Will I look leaner or more muscular? |
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| The goal of lipo dissolve is to remove fat in unwanted areas. As the fat begins to dissolve away, the targeted areas will look leaner and the skin will appear tighter. Because the area is leaner, there will be more tone and definition. The area generally does not become more muscular, but many patients have found that strength training and exercise improves the appearance of the targeted area even further. |
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| * Will I lose weight? |
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| Lipo dissolve therapy is not intended for weight loss. While the procedure will dissolve fat in key trouble areas, the overall amount of weight lost is insignificant. For those patients who want or need to lose weight, we offer a nutritional weight loss program called Medifast, which helps them lose the pounds and be better positioned to get the most out of the lipo dissolve procedure. |
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| * Will it improve health performance? |
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| Lipo dissolve helps dissolve stubborn fat deposits and helps you look better, but it doesn't lead to weight loss. But, patients who have a better self image are typically more motivated to keep that healthy body image. Frequently, our patients find they eat healthier and exercise more as positive reinforcement of what they see in the mirror. We also encourage a healthy lifestyle with our nutritional program called Medifast. |
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| * Will lipo dissolve fail like all other diet plans or fads? |
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| Lipo dissolve is a permanent solution. Once the fat is dissolved away, it will not return. However, to maintain the results, we encourage all patients to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle to avoid weight gain. |
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| * Will my friends be able to tell that I got something done? |
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| Because lipo dissolve therapy is a gradual dissolution of fat, and because there is no downtime, your friends will not necessarily know you had something done. Unlike plastic surgery or liposuction, there is no need for anyone to know that you are receiving treatments. |
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| * Will there be left over or saggy skin? |
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| Because lipo dissolve therapy is a gradual process, the skin begins to tighten as the fat dissolves away. |
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| Results |
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| * Are there patient pictures that I can look at? |
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| Our patient before and after pictures can be found on our Before & After Photos page. |
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| * Can I talk to others who have had this done? |
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| To maintain the privacy of our patients, we do not give out personal information. |
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| * Can lipo dissolve get rid of my double chin? |
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| The chin area is one of the most visible parts of your body and we have seen tremendous results when this area is treated with lipo dissolve. It's amazing what firming up a sagging chin will do to lift your spirits! Click here to see great before and after pictures! |
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| * Can lipo dissolve get rid of the male pot belly I have gained as I got older? |
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| Yes! Our male patients have seen great results with their upper and lower abs and love handles. No more Homer Simpson! Click here to see great before and after pictures! |
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| * Do you have any testimonials or stories about men who have had treatments? |
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| We have numerous success stories from our male patients who have received lipo dissolve treatments. |
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| * How can lipo dissolve help someone with large thighs? |
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| You bet! Both inner and outer thighs! We've seen women lose an inch or more off their thighs - and wouldn't that makes your jeans fit better? Click here to see great before and after pictures! |
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| * I have a lot of back fat or "love handles". How can lipo dissolve help me? |
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| Lipo dissolve can target those areas in the back, on top of the bra line, around the middle, those stubborn areas that are hard to diet or exercise off. Click here to see great before and after pictures! |
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| * I want to look better in my bikini bottoms. Can lipo dissolve help me firm my bottom? |
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| We've had great results in the "banana" area, everyone would like to look good walking away! Click here to see great before and after pictures! |
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| * What about my grandmother's arms? I've got them. |
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| Who wants them? Yes. Our signature PCDC treatment works very well on those chubby upper arms. You can start wearing sleeveless shirts again! Click here to see great before and after pictures! |
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| Services |
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| * Can I book an appointment online? |
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| At this time, we do not take appointments online. To schedule your free and private consultation, call 1-866-GLCLINIC (1-866-452-5464) today. |
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| * Can I do lipo dissolve myself? |
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| No. Lipo dissolve must be performed by trained and certified medical personnel under prescription from a doctor. |
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| * Can you come to my home or office and give me treatments? |
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| No. Because of the medical standards and protocols that we strictly adhere to, injections must be given in our clinic under the supervision of trained medical staff. |
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| * Do my parents have to know? |
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| If you are over the age of 18, HIPAA privacy laws prohibit us from sharing your personal information with outside parties. Unless your parents are listed as an emergency contact, we will not share your information with them. |
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| * How many men have had this done? |
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| Thousands! Male patients enjoy particularly good results around their love handles and lipo dissolve has also proven to be very effective for treatment of gynecomastia or enlarged breasts. |
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| * How quickly can I get in for an appointment? |
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| We can schedule your free and private consultation immediately! We have staff on duty to take calls in the evenings too. Just call 1-305-446-0440 to make an appointment. |
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| * Is it mostly women who are getting lipo dissolve treatments? |
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| We have provided lipo dissolve treatments for both men and women. |
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| * Is it really private? |
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| Because of state privacy laws, we are not allowed to disclose any information about treatments without your express consent. During your consultation, you will receive a document explaining your privacy rights as a patient. |
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| * Who do I call to set up an appointment? |
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| Simply call 1-305-446-0440 to set up an appointment. |
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