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Should I massage my skin after lipo if it's still bruised and hurts?

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sss920May 25, 2017

Im wondering if i should massage my skin, im 4 days post op, hip and legs lipo, and heard that massaging as soon as possible prevents fluid accumulation and seroma and helps lymphatic drainage. Is it to soon to touch?

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