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My doctor said I didn't need to wear a binder after my panniculectomy surgery. Why is that? (Photo)

Why did the doctor tell me I didn't need to wear my binder after my panniculectomy surgery I'm 3 days po. I did get sent home with one but not sure to wear it or not.

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Dr. Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation)
Dr. Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation)
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Answered on May 26, 2016
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