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Swollen lymph nodes after liposuction. Has anyone else had any experience with this? (Photo)

nalimpic89Mar 19, 2018
I had liposuction on 3/1 to my chin, arms, and upper back and now lymph nodes on my neck and armpit are swollen, but only on my left side. My PS said it’s normal and the body is just trying to healthy but I feel that it’s not going down at all. I’m very concerned. Has anyone else had any experience with this?

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