I will be having my TT on 10/24th and am very interested in lymphatic drainage. It seems to me like this is more popular amongst international PS's. Just curious as to why surgeons in the US don't mention it as much and if it really helps the healing process.
November 25, 2018
Answer: Abdominoplasty and lymphatic drainage
there is no single good answer.
i have had some problems with endemologie massage done less than 6 weeks . it seemed to increase seroma. but my experience is limited. i think it works well after liposuction.
i would probably wait 3 weeks minimim and 6 weeks preferred to allow for early healing. and use lymphatic massage benefit for the later healing.
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November 25, 2018
Answer: Abdominoplasty and lymphatic drainage
there is no single good answer.
i have had some problems with endemologie massage done less than 6 weeks . it seemed to increase seroma. but my experience is limited. i think it works well after liposuction.
i would probably wait 3 weeks minimim and 6 weeks preferred to allow for early healing. and use lymphatic massage benefit for the later healing.
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July 17, 2021
Answer: Deep Tissue Massage Does not Improve Outcome or Experience after Tummy Tuck
Hi there-
While it would be impossible to generalize across all practioners of my specialty, I can tell you that the reason I do not recommend this treatment after tummy tucks in my practice is quite simple...
They do nothing to improve my patient's tummy tuck recovery or outcome, and they are quite painful.
This is in contradistinction to other procedures (liposuction, Brazilian Butt Lift), where I do believe the massage is helpful and shortens recovery time.
In other words, I do not agree with the idea that these massages help the healing process after tummy tuck.
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July 17, 2021
Answer: Deep Tissue Massage Does not Improve Outcome or Experience after Tummy Tuck
Hi there-
While it would be impossible to generalize across all practioners of my specialty, I can tell you that the reason I do not recommend this treatment after tummy tucks in my practice is quite simple...
They do nothing to improve my patient's tummy tuck recovery or outcome, and they are quite painful.
This is in contradistinction to other procedures (liposuction, Brazilian Butt Lift), where I do believe the massage is helpful and shortens recovery time.
In other words, I do not agree with the idea that these massages help the healing process after tummy tuck.
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