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Is is normal to have a lot of swelling and lumps 12 days post op from Liquid Lipo of top and bottom abdomen?

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kserrano1Aug 25, 2018

The first few days I felt great with with a smooth flat stomach. Today my stomach is now is stiff, extremely swollen, and with bumps? Shoould I be worried or is this part of the healing process?

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