Vaser Lipo - Afterwards How Often for Lymphatic Drainage Massage?

Hi Emma, we recommend MLD after a week to 10 days following VASER Lipo.In the first week it's done on alternate days and in the second week following the surgery the patient has 2 more sessions.Usually 5 -6 sessions suffice Its good that you are massaging the area yourself. You can mimick the physiotherapist in between sessions.The lower abdominal swelling that you are seeing will probably be the dependant edema which settles down after the abdominal lipo below the umbilical region.The... more

In our practice we perform many Vaser and Hidef liposculpting procedures and in every case we have the patient return daily for 10 days for true post-lipo care which is not the same as "lymphatic massage". Seroma management continues intensively for the first 3 weeks with aspirations and soft tissue manipulation in order to achieve the proper recovery of soft tissue inflammation as well as skin contraction. Regular massage is contra-indicated in the first 3 weeks post-op as it may exacerbate... more

Every surgeon recommends different things. You should really ask your doctor what he recommends after the procedure.