Are lymphatic massages necessary after having liposuction? What is fibrosis and how is it prevented after liposuction?

In my experience of performing lipo over 19 years and in my center where first liposuction in the USA was performed over 40 years ago and ever since no one has undergone lymphatic massage and it has not been recommended as per evidence based medicine.  Post operative girdle, compression garment that is worn after is compression that helps with this same matter without needing "massage" or "lymphatic massage".  I recommend a liposuction expert with at least 15 years of experience that ideally does perform only ONE patient a day and takes time with you fully and does perfect job than a place where you are a number.   Proper lipo is key and a work of art aesthetics and science 

Yes, for liposuction after care, I recommend adding 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

Hello,Whether you do it yourself or hire a 'specialist', post surgical massage is very good to redistribute small fluid collections, 're-drape' skin, and soften fibrosis (a normal reaction to surgical intervention). There is no evidence that expensive, high tech devices are of any benefit. If your surgeon didn't show you how, go visit a lymphatic/post-liposuction massage specialist for at least one visit to see how it's done. Best of luck!