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Bumps and tightness / pulling feeling after laser lipo abdominal

moniquemoniJan 3, 2018
I had abdominal laser Lipo 2 weeks post op I am seeing a lot of bumps and unevenness Particularly what is concerning me the most is that when I lean backwards it is very tight and feels like my muscles are pulling all the way from my abdomen down to my pubic area Is this normal

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Dr. Elena Vega, DO
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Answered on Jan 11, 2018
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Dr. Richard E. Moore, MD
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Answered on Jan 7, 2018
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Dr. David E. Berman, MD (retired)
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Answered on Jan 14, 2018
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