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After you remove drains how long should you wait to start lymphatic massages?

How long after tummy tuck/lipo surgery should you wait to get lymphatic Massages? Can you get them with your drain in or should you wait until after?

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Dr. Melinda Lirag Lacerna-Kimbrell, MD, FACS
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