recent tummy tuck and lipo procedure. I started my lymphatic massages, however suffered from an open wound. I am aware that it will take time to heal and close. However i have not yet finished my massages and there is still fluid in the areas where i had lipo. Can I continue my massages with the open wound? My surgeon says yes but i want to be sure, i know that the areas with liquid can harden after awhile and i do not want this to happen. All advise is greatly appreciated very worried
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Thank you for your question. I always recommend to my patients daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy 5 times at week for the next two months, and wear a postoperative girdle for two months at least.Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-
There is no rule as to when to begin massage. After Ultherapy, your
face will be somewhat tender to touch for a few days. This is most
common, I find, in bony regions, such as the cheekbones and jaw line. I
would recommend waiting a week, as this should be more than enough time
for...
In my experience of performing lipo over 19 years and in my center where first liposuction in the USA was performed over 40 years ago and ever since no one has undergone lymphatic massage and it has not been recommended as per evidence based medicine. Post operative girdle, compression g...
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