When can I have lymphatic massages after a tummy tuck with lipo of the flanks?

First of all I would do anything that wasn't approved personally by your own surgeon. Having said that, lymphatic massage for hastening convalescence is basically nonsense. Massage it's to vigorous can actually create tissue damage and should be avoided.

Hi.. thank you for the question... This will depend on your evolution, and how the swollen goes, in my practice i indicate my patients from 5 to 10 depending how they are going. 

In my practice I offer aggressive lymphatic massaging within the first weeks after surgery. I do not know Atlanta but your surgeon should...

There are different types of lymphatic massage and you should ask your PS for advice. I tend to use negative suction lymphatic massage rather than ultrasound but your PS will be able to advise.

I am sorry that you are having concerns about your procedure and thanks for sharing your question. I can appreciate your concern. The swelling is not related to the lymphatics that were altered with the tummy tuck. If that were the case your legs, not your arms should be affected. The...

First of all, I recommend that you follow your plastic surgeon's instructions regarding both massages and compression garment use. There is no scientific evidence showing that either massages or compression garments have any impact on long-term results after liposuction. Compression garments do...