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Hello I had chin lipo two weeks ago and I am wondering how Much longer to wear the band for optimal results?

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fromageMay 15, 2019

I am two weeks post chin lipo and I have worn the compression band almost constantly since then. Specially, I’m wondering if I still need to wear it during the day or only at night and for how much longer ? Thanks !!

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Dr. Douglas Wu, MD
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Dr. Douglas Wu, MD
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Dr. Sagar Patel, MD
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Answered on May 22, 2019
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Dr. Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation)
Dr. Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation)
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