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Is it okay to do dry brushing my body before Mommy Makeover?

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BRWDGR15Jul 14, 2015
Hello I'm having a MM in 2 weeks. I regularly dry brush my body (everyday) & only use natural organic soaps & organic almond oil in my body. Is this practice ok to do up until my surgery? I know I will have to use an antibacterial soap for at least a week before but can I continue to dry brush? I forgot to ask this question at my pre-op. Thank you

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