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Burning Skin Sensation After Lipo and Fat Grafting

November 11, 2010
Asked By:Melissa Sykes in Atlanta

My Friend Had Fat Grafting, and Lipo Done About 5 Days Ago. Is burning skin sensation normal after lipo and fat grafting. It's really sensation to touch.

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