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Are creases left by binder okay? (photos)

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aprilshowers2000May 6, 2016

This is my body 1 day post-op Vaser Lipo procedure. There are a lot of creases on my front & back side and I was wondering if this is normal. The binder does not feel too tight for me. I fee fine and can breathe normally.

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