Air bubbles under skin after lipo - is this normal? Should I be concerned?

July 27, 2014
Asked By:oregongrown in Salem, OR

I had a TT with lipo on my sides on Wed 23rd 2014. I can feel several little bubbles under my skin on my right side. They move when I move of if I push on them. I can also hear them when they move. Should I be concerned about this??

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