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6 weeks post op BBL, did my fat die? Can this be corrected by wearing proper garment? (photos)

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CJ2016.Apr 8, 2019

I’m six weeks out from having a BBL, and week 5 notice some deformities and dents, did my fat die, can this be corrected by wearing proper garment still, I’m so embarrassed and afraid to show my body even more now with this

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