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My butt keeps shrinking after a BBL, what can I do to avoid further shrinking?

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wannabesecureJan 5, 2012

Im 3 weeks post-op and my butt is getting smaller and smaller every day. I have been following my Surgeons instructions, no sitting, massages, 30 min of light cardio for circulation and compression garment. What am I doing wrong or what can I do to stop further shrinkage??

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