Lymphatic massage or endermologie after lipo?

Hello, thank you for your question. Lymphatic drainage means that the massage will take the swelling liquid and try to push it towards your lymph nodes so it is reabsorbed faster and the selling subsides. Since there is no swelling before the surgery, it would only be a waist of money. Hope to...

Thank you so much for your question about your liposuction healing.Liposuction drainage usually subsides and may stop altogether in 24 hours.If it continues beyond 72 hours (3 days), there may be an infection.Ask your surgeon about this - if the drainage stops in 24 hours after antibiotics, I...

Lymphatic massage has not been shown to be of benefit prior to liposuction.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

It’s not essential but it does speed up recovery. In our practice we start the lymphatic massage day two. Always confirm with your primary doctor whether or not this is ok to do.Best of luck,Dr. Millard

Thank you for your liposuction question.Liposuction healing does take time.Bruising may take weeks to subside.Generally massage is not a good idea until your pain has subsidesAnd you must have your surgeon's approval before having it.As your surgeon to recommend where to have it doneIn our area...

Lymphatic massage certainly will not hurt you after a mommy makeover and there could be some benefits. But the scientific evidence of such benefits is limited. I do believe that massage can help to soften scars and scar tissue after surgery, but whether or not it dramatically improves swelling...