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Back pain after tummy tuck and liposuction

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momlozanoMay 29, 2017

I had a tummy tuck and liposuction 4 days ago the pain from the surgery is fine I can totally deal with that it is the low back pain that is about to kill me what can I do !!!

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Dr. Deborah Sillins, MD
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Dr. Ira H. Rex III, MD
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