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I had a facial liposuction two days ago. My face is getting more swollen every day, is it normal?

I had a facial liposuction two days ago. My face is getting more swollen every day, is it normal?

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Dr. Ron Shelton, MD
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Dr. Robin T.W. Yuan, MD
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