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I had tumescent liposuction a month ago (April 7th) & I feel so bloated. Why after this long & when will it go down? (Photo)

SeptRain24May 4, 2015
I had abdominal liposuction on April 7th, my stomach is lumpy, just getting over 3 draining of a seroma and if I take my compression garment off for more than 5 mins I look & feel very bloated, why is this? Is it normal? If so when will everything look normal or at least as if I actually had liposuction? Is it normal? I figured I would see better progress as the weeks go on

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Answered on May 5, 2015
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