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Angiega
atlanta, GA

 
Do some doctors photoshop their photos?
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Hi, Do you think some doctors might photoshop their photos? I ran across this website of a doctor in south america and I can't believe how great some of the after photos look. Can someone really get a waist-line this small from ps? Thank you!
http://www.doctoraivelisebello.com/index.php

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drmarkmann


Plastic surgeon
Ellicott City , MD
United States
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July 22, 2011 8:16 PM

I agree, the photos here all look legitimate. A lot can be done to improve ones shape, especially when you have a reasonable amount of fat to work with. If you do liposuction on someone (more)
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drgrossman


Plastic surgeon
New York, NY
United States
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July 22, 2011 10:21 AM

These look like normal results for the patients presented, not photo shopped. This is what can be achieved if patients loose a good amount of weight before the tummy tuck. The results (more)
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docblinski


Plastic surgeon
Miami, FL
United States
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July 22, 2011 3:42 AM

The site shows acceptable befores and afters. But I'm sure photoshopping occurs. Best to see a few patients in person than you can decide. (more)
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sostre68
   Do some doctors photoshop their photos?
September 6, 2011 9:32 PM

Hi....I had my tt..lipo done with Dr.Ivelise Bello...she is in the Dominican Republic and not south America....I am living proof she does not photo shop her pictures...I am very satisfied with her work...my waist is very small and I love it!!!!!

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