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Tummy Tuck and Lipo Swelling Worse After Removing Drains

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I'm just under three weeks since having a Tummy Tuck and Lipo on my backside, flanks and outer thighs. I had two drains that were pulled at two weeks because they were draining very little. Less than a week later, I have much more swelling through my abdomen and the swelling from the lipo on my backside seems worse too. Is this normal after pulling drains? I was so happy last week but now I'm a little bummed. Is there anything I can do to help reduce the swelling? I'm already wearing a compression garment pretty much all the time. Thanks!

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