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3 weeks post BBL and I have bumps and my abs and waist. Is this normal?? (photos)

Pantoja2017bblJun 16, 2017
I am a little over 3 week post & have noticed that now that my skin has re adhered, my stomach has small lumps. I have had 4 lymphatic massages since surgery (manual, ultrasound, carboxy therapy) & have been wearing my faja24/7. I did get a smaller faja about 1 week ago bc the one Dr gave me was getting big. I got my foam pad & have been using it for about 1 week. I have also been massaging my abdomen and waist with arnica oil after showering.Is it fibrosis ? Cold It be the smaller faja? Help.

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