3 Weeks Post-op from Circumferential Abdominoplasty. Can I Use Heat Vibration Massager?

asked 1 year ago by Eder6278
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: back, heat, massage

im still pretty swollen on my back and tummy area and wondering if it would be ok to massage the tummy and lower back area with a heat vibration massaging tool. would the massage actually help the swelling go down and help get rid of a golf sized knot i have near the inner thigh by the groin? thank you very much for your time.

5 answers to 3 Weeks Post-op from Circumferential Abdominoplasty. Can I Use Heat Vibration Massager?

Tummy tuck an dheat vibrator

I would caution you using a heat vibrator 3 weeks after a circumferential abdominoplasty. You may not have normal sensation and you run the risk of burning your skin.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Do not use heat massage 3 weeks after Tummy tuck

In my opinion, I would not adivise a tummy tuck patient to use massager at 3 weeks. I would, and I did, recommend patients to undergo Manual Lymphatic Drainage. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Can I Use Heat Vibration Massager 3 Weeks Post-op after Circumferential Abdominoplasty (Lower Body Lift) ?

Regarding: "3 Weeks Post-op from Circumferential Abdominoplasty. Can I Use Heat Vibration Massager? im still pretty swollen on my back and tummy area and wondering if it would be ok to massage the tummy and lower back area with a heat vibration massaging tool. would the massage actually help the swelling go down and help get rid of a golf sized knot i have near the inner thigh by the groin? thank you very much for your time." A circumferential Abdominoplasty (Lower Body... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Help with swelling after circumferential abdominoplasty

Massage may be quite useful to help mobilize swelling fluids and to soften scar tissue. But please don't use any heat, as you are likely to end up with a burn in skin areas that are numb.