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Swimming pool 2 weeks after smart lipo.

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Mcc20131May 18, 2016

My daughter has swimming lesson two weeks after my smart lipo to abdomen, flanks, back procedure. It's a baby patent class. Will I be able to get in the pool? Can I leave compression garment on?

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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
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