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1 week post op abdominal liposuction. Can any type of red light therapy assist in faster and better healing?

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heatwaveMay 21, 2018

I’m one week post surgery. I’ve been wearing the compression garment 23hrs per day. Am I able to walk as much as I like or can it impede healing?

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