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Pain meds/antibiotics after lipo?

ClassicLover123
I'm having outer thigh liposuction to remove several inches of fat under general anesthesia, and I know I'll be taking antibiotics starting a few days before the surgery, but how long are patients usually under antibiotics or pain meds after surgery? Furthermore, how long will I experience heavy pain/discomfort after the surgery?

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