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Is it safe to use a TENS unit? Does the TENS Unit disrupt fat placement? (Photo)

April 20, 2017
Asked By:Never again in El Paso in San Antonio, TX

I had Lipo on my back/flanks a yr ago. I suffer lower back pain (no correlation to surgery) and I have a TENS unit for pain. I was wondering if the results of my Lipo would be affected or altered by the use of a TENS unit because of the electrical currents sent thru my muscle?

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April 21, 2017

Answer: Liposuction & TENS for pain relief

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April 21, 2017

Answer: Liposuction & TENS for pain relief

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April 22, 2017

Answer: Is it safe to use a TENS unit? Does the TENS Unit disrupt fat placement?

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April 24, 2017

Answer: TENS unit for back pain

Brian Kiesnowski, MD, MPH
April 24, 2017

Answer: TENS unit for back pain

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