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Post Liposuction: Why Do You Need to Keep Your Head Elevated and Wear a Compression Garment?

jameshobbs
Hi I just had liposuction on my cheeks yesterday (previously had fat transferred there). The doctor had told me to keep my head elevated when sleeping with two pillows and wear a compression garment. I forgot about doing both when I went to bed for the first night - why should you do it? Does it affect the final result? I am following those instructions now. Thank you.

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