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Red Blotches Due to Liposuction

Denver4937Mar 2, 2011
Hello. I am 11 weeks out from having liposuction on my flanks and my lower ab section. Although the lumps have gone down quite a bit, there are red bloth on both sides. I also feel a little painful. Does this go away?? How long before it goes away?? What do you recommend is the best way to help it heal? Thank you!

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