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Can I wear makeup on my face during my liposuction procedure on my abdomen and flanks?

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bellapink2015Jun 9, 2019

My pre-op appointment is in a day and I do plan to ask my plastic surgeon this question. But I was curious about this question after doing some research. I plan to have lipo on my abdomen and flanks.

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Dr. Peter D. Geldner, MD
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Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS
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Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel, MD
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Dr. Hayley Brown, MD, FACS
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Dr. Ashley B. Robey, MD
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Dr. S. Alexander Earle, MD, FACS
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