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"Draining" Massage As Post-op Therapy with Liposuction

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This massage pushes post-op fluid out the lipo sites. If the wounds close then they are opened by the therapist to drain during each session.What are the benefits or risks w/this type of massage post-op, that is used in South America as a pt therapy for up to 20 days?

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