3 months after extended tummy tuck and my FUPA area is swollen. What can I do about it? I called my doctor so many times (Photo)

May 3, 2017
Asked By:benel in Miami, FL

What can I do about my fupa bikini area I did extended tummy tuck and now all puffed up when can I lipo and how much will it cost me i need lipo to bikini stomach love handles back and bra line and why does this happen my dr told me to wait 3 mo and I did it is still the same even more puffy then before and looks so large tooo I'm so disappointed with my dr for not answering me what should I do regardless can I go ahead with lipo and will it fix my bikini area for good it just looks so wide and puffy

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