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Is infrared Sauna safe after Mastopexy/Breast Lift?

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Brave643483Jan 23, 2022

When is it safe to incorporate far infrared sauna blankets/booths after breast implant removal and lift surgery? I've heard good things about the detox effects as well as other health benefits but I don't have a time frame. I'm 25 days po and my plastic surgeon says he's not familiar with this area and can't answer.

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