After a liposuction surgery is done and the body is swollen, is it OK to push or force fluids out from surgical incisions?

Hi.  Lymphatic drainage aka lymphatic massage is a very gentle technique, using a light touch.  It most definitely does not involve opening an incision to squeeze fluid out, or squeezing so hard that it pops open an incision.  (Run away from anyone suggesting that!)I recommend lymphatic work to our liposuction and facial surgery patients to reduce post-op swelling, and we have several aestheticians / massage therapists who are specifically trained in the correct technique.

I recommend following up with your Doctor about after care recommendations after liposuction. Swelling can last 3-6 months after your procedure. For liposuction after care, I do recommend lymphatic massage along with your compression and hyperbaric oxygen 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. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for your question. Naturally body will absorb the fluid and get rid of through kidneys. Not recommended to do what you described.

The BEST way is placing drains in the liposuction areas.....But if the incisions are not sutured closed during the surgery than compression by massages is acceptable. But once the incisions are sealed it is below the standard of care for a non licensed MD to reopen them to continue this type of drainage.

I can't imagine that anyone would do this but you are correct in assuming infection a big risk.  Incisions must be left to heal.   The body can get rid of fluid very well and safely via the kidneys.   My Best,  Dr Commons