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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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