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How Long to Wear Compression Garment After Smart Lipo

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skinny foreverNov 30, 2008

I had Smart Lipo done a week ago. I feel excellent and I'm healing nicely, but I feel uncomfortable wearing the compression garment. How long do I have to wear the compression garment?

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