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What are the benefits of lymphatic drainage massage after tummy tuck?

I have been reading about ladies getting lymphactic drainage massage after their tummy tuck. I just wanted to know what is the purpose and if it is suggested that I get them. If so how many and how often and at what point post op?

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Lymphatic drainage massage

June 17th, 2015
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Thanks for your question. Lymphatic massage may help decrease swelling and thus speeds up your recovery time. It is important to follow your surgeon's recommendations.

Thanks,

Dr. Results

Miami, FL
Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD
June 17th, 2015

Lymphatic drainage massage

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Thanks for your question. Lymphatic massage may help decrease swelling and thus speeds up your recovery time. It is important to follow your surgeon's recommendations.

Thanks,

Dr. Results

Miami, FL
Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD

Lymphatic massage

June 14th, 2015
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Hi and thanks for the question. Lymphatic massage is truly beneficial after tummy tucks and liposuction. The maneuver helps your lymphatic channels to "open up"and drain excessive edema that surrounds your muscles and soft tissues. You can begin after 2-3 weeks and may continue for. 2-3 months. Good luck. 

Dr. Burnett

Web reference: Http://burnettplasticsurgery.com

Carlos Burnett, MD, FACS
June 14th, 2015

Lymphatic massage

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Hi and thanks for the question. Lymphatic massage is truly beneficial after tummy tucks and liposuction. The maneuver helps your lymphatic channels to "open up"and drain excessive edema that surrounds your muscles and soft tissues. You can begin after 2-3 weeks and may continue for. 2-3 months. Good luck. 

Dr. Burnett

Learn more: Http://burnettplasticsurgery.com

Carlos Burnett, MD, FACS

Lymphatic drainage massage

June 14th, 2015
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Hello. Its proved taht Lymphatic drainage massage diminish edema, improves wound healing, decrease seroma complication precent, reurlarly 10 sessions are indicated, your plastic surgeon should tell when to egin these massages but usually at first week pos surgery they can begin.

Regards
Kemil Issa, MD

Kemil Issa, MD
Dominican Republic Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 13 reviews

June 14th, 2015

Lymphatic drainage massage

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Hello. Its proved taht Lymphatic drainage massage diminish edema, improves wound healing, decrease seroma complication precent, reurlarly 10 sessions are indicated, your plastic surgeon should tell when to egin these massages but usually at first week pos surgery they can begin.

Regards
Kemil Issa, MD

Kemil Issa, MD
Dominican Republic Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 13 reviews

Lymphatic massage after TT

June 14th, 2015
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We highly recommend lymphatic drainage massage after TT or any surgery for that matter.  We offer this type of massage at our Spa retreat post op surgery. Our staff is trained in post op care.

Web reference: http://www.faceliftmexico.com/?page_id=65

Guillermo Koelliker, MD
June 14th, 2015

Lymphatic massage after TT

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We highly recommend lymphatic drainage massage after TT or any surgery for that matter.  We offer this type of massage at our Spa retreat post op surgery. Our staff is trained in post op care.

Learn more: http://www.faceliftmexico.com/?page_id=65

Guillermo Koelliker, MD

Lymphatic drainage massage is actually very beneficial postoperatively for all types of surgery.

June 26th, 2015
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Lymphatic drainage massage is actually very beneficial postoperatively for all types of surgery if performed by someone with experience.An accumulation of fluid which sits in the tissue is what causes swelling and discomfort.Helping this fluid move through the lymphatic system can accelerate the healing process.

Web reference: http://newportplastic.com/tummy-tuck/

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD, FACS
June 26th, 2015

Lymphatic drainage massage is actually very beneficial postoperatively for all types of surgery.

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Lymphatic drainage massage is actually very beneficial postoperatively for all types of surgery if performed by someone with experience.An accumulation of fluid which sits in the tissue is what causes swelling and discomfort.Helping this fluid move through the lymphatic system can accelerate the healing process.

Learn more: http://newportplastic.com/tummy-tuck/

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD, FACS

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