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Is It Normal to Have Swelling Around the Lower Back and Thighs After a Tummy Tuck?

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I have a tummy tuck and breast lift 11 days ago and am still quite swollen around my entire mid section (including lower back) and my inner and outer thighs. Is this normal this long after the procedures I've had? I have also noticed that I will occasionally get swelling all the way down my legs and very swollen ankles....again, is this normal?

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