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Burning pain after 1 month of smart lipo. Any cure?

trixie888Apr 14, 2014
I had smart lipo a month ago.Im still feeling a little numb w/ painful burning sensation. I also feel painful stretching of arms,when I over reached overhead cupboards. Any medicine for this?I mean,my doc only gave me painkillers,but I just want to FAST TRACK healing. I have done regular lipo on my stomach & thighs 5yrs ago & was only sore for 3 days! I tried smart lipo coz it is said that its non-evasive & promote skin tightening.BUT NO BODY TOLD ME abt THE PAIN OF BURNING SKIN INSIDE! arghh!

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