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Had Lipo on my stomach 3 weeks ago, the scabs on my hip incisions keep coming off with the garment, advice for healing?

November 1, 2016
Asked By:brandyh35 in Layton, UT

The scabs on my hip incisions keep coming off. I know they need air (not bandaids) but every time I pull down my underwear or garment they come off. They can't seen to heal. Any advice.....

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