This massage pushes post-op fluid out the lipo sites. If the wounds close then they are opened by the therapist to drain during each session.What are the benefits or risks w/this type of massage post-op, that is used in South America as a pt therapy for up to 20 days?
Answer: Post-op liposuction massage
Sometimes massage can be very helpful with tough areas for lymphatic drainage to avoid contour irregularities and to help with swelling in stubborn areas.
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Answer: Post-op liposuction massage
Sometimes massage can be very helpful with tough areas for lymphatic drainage to avoid contour irregularities and to help with swelling in stubborn areas.
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May 18, 2010
Answer: Post-Liposuction Lymphatic Massage is a good idea - IF done properly
Liposuction removes fat traumatically. While various forms of trauma exert different degrees of trauma, their common denominator is the fact that they all use high vacuum which literally pulls fat out. Like all injuries, liposuction is associated with variable degrees of injury to the lymphatic vessels and resulting soft tissue swelling.
Lymphatic massage literally directs such fluids to the areas which contain the highest concentration in lymphatics to help the body mobilize and absorb excess fluid. If done well, lymphatic massage will reduce swelling and hasten recovery. BUT the massage therapist should NOT work on the former liposuction access ports or try to have them "opened by the therapist to drain during each session" . The more manipulation of these surgical incisions, the higher the likelihood of poor scarring and infection.
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May 18, 2010
Answer: Post-Liposuction Lymphatic Massage is a good idea - IF done properly
Liposuction removes fat traumatically. While various forms of trauma exert different degrees of trauma, their common denominator is the fact that they all use high vacuum which literally pulls fat out. Like all injuries, liposuction is associated with variable degrees of injury to the lymphatic vessels and resulting soft tissue swelling.
Lymphatic massage literally directs such fluids to the areas which contain the highest concentration in lymphatics to help the body mobilize and absorb excess fluid. If done well, lymphatic massage will reduce swelling and hasten recovery. BUT the massage therapist should NOT work on the former liposuction access ports or try to have them "opened by the therapist to drain during each session" . The more manipulation of these surgical incisions, the higher the likelihood of poor scarring and infection.
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