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What Does Ultrasound/sonic Massage Do After TT?

Is this recommended after a tummy tuck with some lipo for contouring? What are the benefits to this?

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Dr. Norman Bakshandeh Day, MD, FACS
Dr. Norman Bakshandeh Day, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Dec 8, 2012
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Dr. Morgan E. Norris, III, MD, FACS
Dr. Morgan E. Norris, III, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Dec 6, 2012
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Dr. Stuart B. Kincaid, MD, FACS (in memoriam)
Dr. Stuart B. Kincaid, MD, FACS (in memoriam)
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Answered on Nov 14, 2012
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