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Is a lymphatic drainage massage essential after Vaser liposuction? If so, when should I have one?

Is it essential to have lymphatic drainage massage after vaser liposuction? Is so how soon should I have one? I'm just over 11 days post vaser liposuction. Thanks

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Dr. John A. Millard, MD, FACS
Dr. John A. Millard, MD, FACS
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Dr. Edwin Ishoo, MD
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