How to Speed Up Abdominal Liposuction Recovery?

I was wondering, what can I do to speed my abdominal liposuction recovery? I am 10 days out and still sore with bumps. I am doing some massage to keep scar tissue away. Any other ideas?

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by scuzzseattle in Tacoma Wa

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Surgical Recovery

Dear Sscuzzseattle, there are many things you can do for recovery!! The massage is a good start. Following your surgeons post op instructions is very important. There are a variety of supplements that can aid healing including anti-oxidents and Arnica. If you have a good Naturopath or MD in alternative medicine there are intravenous therapies that can help. GentleWaves is a light therapy that can help with swelling and discomfort and bruising. Topical creams such as Traumeel and... more

Tips on fast liposuction recovery

Therapeutic or "lymphatic massage" may be helpful following Liposuction (Smart Lipo, Vaser, Tickle lipo, or conventional lipo) to minimize swelling but not all plastic surgeons recommend it nor is it Mandatory. Make sure your surgeon feels that you have healed sufficiently and it is safe before doing this. Endermologie is also very helpful after liposculpture/liposuction but again, not critical. Although deep tissue massage following liposuction can aid in... more

Lipo recovery

At only 10 days soreness and a few bumps are not abnormal. The massage you are already doing is a good idea. I like to use external ultrasound. My patients also get a full course of endermologie after liposuction. We generally start that at around 3 weeks post-op.