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Lipo on abdomen 8 days post op. How long will it stay swollen?

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sm817Apr 2, 2014

8 days ago I had lipo done in the Dominican Republic on my stomach and back (love handles) and I am still very swollen. My stomach actually looks bigger now then it did pre op. How long does it take for swelling to go down

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