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Vaser Liposelection on Abdomen - Swelling 5 Days Post-op

i had vaser liposelection on my abdomen on 18th sept 2010 under GA. i am back to work today (5th day after surgery). i still have bad swelling around my belly area and have trouble getting myself up or lower myself on the bed/chair. is this normal?

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Regarding: "Vaser Liposelection on Abdomen - Swelling 5 Days Post-op i had vaser liposelection on my abdomen on 18th sept 2010 under GA. i am back to work today (5th day after surgery). i still have bad swelling around my belly area and have trouble getting myself up or lower myself on the bed/chair. is this normal?" Liposuction involves putting tumescent (swelling) fluid into the fat to greatly reduce blood losses. The liposuction itself produces a lot of inflammation... more

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