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Can I Take Serrapeptase and Rub Honey on Liposuctioned Areas?

loveheartlove888Sep 5, 2013

I am concerned about developing internal scaring and wondering if I can rub honey on the skin of liposuctioned areas and take serrapeptase enzyme? If so how soon after the procedure is it safe to do so? Thanks

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