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When Can You Sleep on Your Tummy After Lipo?

March 29, 2013
Asked By:Andrea8645

I am Day 7 and do not normally sleep on my back. I usually sleep on my tummy. I only had lower abs done, with about 150-200 cc removed.

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March 29, 2013

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