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I had Thermage for upper arms 15 days ago. Is it normal to develop swollen nodes in/near the treated area?

October 17, 2017
Asked By:CC917

I noticed armpit lymph nodes swell and when I press the areas, there is some pain. Any suggestion for what I can do to help improving the healing at this moment?

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