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How long after surgery I need to be off phentermine after Breast lift?

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jenrae30May 20, 2015

I am curious to see how long after surgery I need to be off phentermine? I stopped 2 weeks before & I am now 3 days post op. Is it safe to start them up again? Thanks!

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Dr. Aldo Guerra, MD
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