I am 5 days post 360 lipo and BBL and have gotten 4 painful lymphatic massages, do I have to continue with the massages?

Thank you for your questions. The bottom line is that your plastic surgeon is the only person who can answer that. Every surgeon has his or her own protocol and thoughts on what is best. Some surgeon absolutely suggest massage as a necessity and others do not use it at all.Best of luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery

Hello and thank you for the question. Each surgeon is different. I would usually start lymphatic massages no earlier than 2 weeks post op. It's best that you discuss these with your surgeon. Best,Pejman Aflaki, M.D.Johns Hopkins-trained plastic surgeon

Thank you for your question.  Every surgeon will have his/her own preferences as to recovery for specific procedures. We recommend around 10 sessions of lymphatic massages after the surgery to help with the swelling. We typically have our patients wear compression garments on the areas we did liposuction to help the skin and underlying tissues re-adhere as well as reduce swelling.  Best is to follow your specific surgeon's recovery protocol.

Lymphatic massage is OK, but I do not think it is mandatory. Recommend that you follow your plastic surgeon's post-operative guidelines for optimal results.  Ask your PS's patient coordinator about possible referrals to surgical centers close to your home where lymphatic massages are performed.

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
I suggest my patients to try lymphatic massages, at least for 10 days and to use a full body compression garment, 24/7 for the first 3 months, and after that, for 12 hours a day for 3 more months, to get the best results.
It is important for the compression garment to be very tight, for it to help with the swelling, after surgery. Please, follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)

Thank you for you question, each surgeon can differ in their post op protocols.  I advise that you follow your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon's post op care and if there is any questions to discuss it with them. Best Wishes.  

I address this on an as needed basis and take into consideration patient discomfort, the extent of swelling and weight gain status. If there is considerable, massage may not be tolerated. If there is a considerable amount of weight gain, a small amount of a water pill can be helpful also.

Thank you for your question. Massages are very helpful after surgery an yes they are painful. The y help to drain the liquids from the body an help to prevent the stiffness from the skin therefore promoting the healing from the different skin layers. I would really do what your surgeon asks you to. It benefits a lot your post op process and final results. Best of luck

The simple answer is at least a series of 12+ lymphatic massages are recommended. But must try to find a massage person in your hometown which offers them.