Are massages necessary after liposuction?

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How necessary are massages after a 360 lipo? If so, how many days after surgery and how many are recommended?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I do not recommend massages for my patients after liposuction procedures.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. Having a massage is helpful in the recovery phase of Liposuction, but it's important to avoid aggressive massages. On the practice of Liposuction, some significant edemas would be created by cannula which passes through the tissue. A gentle massage will be beneficial for avoiding this kind of discomforts and provide much easier and quicker healing process. I wish you all the best.

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

The true answer is that it is not 100% necessary, BUT lymphatic massage definitely makes the recovery faster, and more pleasant. I encourage all my lipo patients to have post-lipo lymphatic massage.Best,Dr Results

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, I always recommend lymphatic massage along with compression and hyperbaric oxygen in order to reduce swelling after liposuction. How many is variable to the individual's amount of swelling, which can last 3-6 months. 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. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Massages are done for 5 min twice a day for 2 months to help smooth out the swollen uneven areas faster after liposuctions.

Are massages necessary after liposuction?

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Answer: Liposuction After care includes RF treatments (Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra) Cellutone/zwave, hyperbaric oxygen, lymphatic massage

Answer: Liposuction After care includes RF treatments (Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra) Cellutone/zwave, hyperbaric oxygen, lymphatic massage

Answer: Massages smooth out the lipo areas quicker.

Answer: Massages smooth out the lipo areas quicker.

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Are massages necessary after liposuction?

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Answer: Liposuction After care includes RF treatments (Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra) Cellutone/zwave, hyperbaric oxygen, lymphatic massage

Answer: Liposuction After care includes RF treatments (Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra) Cellutone/zwave, hyperbaric oxygen, lymphatic massage

Answer: Massages smooth out the lipo areas quicker.

Answer: Massages smooth out the lipo areas quicker.

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