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

March 5, 2016
Asked By:quentisha79 in Covington, GA

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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March 12, 2016

Answer: After drain removal or before?

Melinda Lirag Lacerna-Kimbrell, MD, FACS
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Answer: After drain removal or before?

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March 7, 2016

Answer: Morpholymphatic massage after an abdominoplasty

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March 7, 2016

Answer: Morpholymphatic massage after an abdominoplasty

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