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When can I return to weightlifting and crossfit after chin liposuction? 1 week post op.

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jnk7765Oct 26, 2017

I am 1 week post op from chin/neck liposuction and was curious if it would be safe to return to crossfit and weightlifting? I talked with my surgeon and they said now was fine? I was expecting an answer of a little different time frame.

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