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Can Too Much Compression Cause Edema? I Think my Garment is Causing my Abdomen to Swell

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I'm using a Vedette Dual Compression body suit post abdominal lipo. It's giving me a very hour glass shape, however, my lower abdomen seems bloated. Could the compression garment be causing this? Here is the product: http://www.vedettestore.com/eng/search.php?comp=2

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