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Why does my skin feel like it's burning after liposuction? I'm 6 weeks post BBL.

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Bettie JaneJun 14, 2017

I had a BBL 5/4/17, I'm about 6 weeks post op, and I feel like my skin is burning... in particular my back. Is this normal?

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