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

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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