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Is It Normal to Have a Rash After Smart Lipo?

LaurieKay1Sep 2, 2011
I had my upper and lower abs done yesterday and there is minimal swelling and bruising as expected, but I also have a very itchy rash covering most of the area treated. Is this normal?

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Most patients can continue to work and do most of their normal activities even as early as the next day.  It takes a few weeks to the skin spots to heal and a few months for the underlying tissues to completely heal and lose all tenderness.  Liposuction and SmartLipo are quite easy...

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Thank you for your question. See your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to evaluate this so you truly know what it is.

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