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Is having only one leg swell very large normal after liposuction? (Photo)

September 14, 2016
Asked By:BR8CAN in Canada, CA

My left leg got extremely swollen yesterday. Which is 5 days after surgery. My doctor just keep telling me to wear my compression socks and my medication for swelling. I'm concerned that this is not normal because my right leg is not swollen at all.

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