How beneficial are lymphatic massages after lipo?

torileenie1.  I am not a fan of lymphatic massage after liposuction because it can be extremely painful, expensive and there is no scientific proof that it greatly reduces swelling any quicker than gentle soft massage performed by the patient, my preferred recommendation. Some practitioners offer it as part of the overall fee for surgery, and that is OK.  I personally have a problem with practitioners pushing lymphatic massage as an add on expense after surgery, performed by a massage therapist working for them in their office. Best of luck

Each Doctor will have their own after care protocols following liposuction. I recommend lymphatic massage after liposuction. For liposuction after care, I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen with lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease swelling. To improve your final results, I also recommend adding vanquish for further fat removal, exilis/venus legacy for skin tightening, cellutone/z wave to make the skin smooth, remove scar tissue, and improve the skin’s appearance. Best, Dr. Emer

Thanks for the question, in my practice which is focused on liposuction we have a full time massage therapist for our patients. I truly believe that the plastic surgery journey is important for the overall well being of the patient and that post-operative management is just as important as the surgery itself. Lymphatic massage when done right helps both physically and mentally heal. We have also found that the aromatherapy employed helps reduce anxiety and pain levels.