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I was inform that you cannot tan/or be in direct sunlight after Brazilian Butt Lift/Liposuction is that true?

elena87May 12, 2014

My friend inform me that she was told she cannot tan or be in the sun for serveral months, and if so she must cover up/sunblock...She cant have her body expose...

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