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When Can I Start Getting Massages for Excess Fluid, and Swelling Post-TT?

asked 10 months ago by Bettylou in New York, NY
Latest answer by Richard Linderman, MD
Question viewed 121 times
Tags: 1 month post-op, massage, timing

I just had a tummy tuck and lipo on August 11, 2001 and I wanted to know when can I start getting massages to expel excess fluid, and to reduce swelling as well as making your body go back to a more natural feel?

4 answers to When Can I Start Getting Massages for Excess Fluid, and Swelling Post-TT?

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Massage ater Tummy Tuck

There is nothing wrong with massage after recovery from tummy tuck surgery but it is too soon for you. First you drains must be out with no evidence of fluid collection. I would recommend a minimum of six weeks and discuss with your surgeon before doing anything
Richard Linderman, MD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Is massage OK 7 days after tummy tuck?

You still have surgical swelling that resolves on its own as your tissues heal; this takes several weeks and needs neither massage nor "water pills." You may even have a drain, which allows the tissues to adhere and heal together without blood or serum accumulating. This comes out when the amount of drainage is less than one ounce of fluid per day, or when your surgeon deems it ready. Some surgeons do not use an abdominal drain but may need to aspirate fluid if it collects. A... more
Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

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Massages post abdominoplasty

You are way to soon to start that. follow your surgeons advice. do not take on more than you are instructed to do to avoid problems. be patient you will get the result, if careful.
Rick Rosen, MD

Norwalk Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck Recovery

I am assuming you meant to write Aug. 11, 2011 not 2001. It is too soon to start getting massages. You are only 6 days out of surgery. Keep to your recovery process, take it easy and follow your surgeon's instructions.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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