Does massage after lipo prevent rippling? 10 days p.o.

March 17, 2018
Asked By:AnnaVal in New York, NY

I had thigh lipo 10 days ago, my left leg is stiffer than right and I feel hard knots under the skin, and huge swollen lump (probably lymp-node) in inner bottom buttcheek/groin area. My doctor is on vacation, so he is not available to speak with, and I don't think his P.A. knows for sure if a lymphatic massage will prevent the area from having permanent bumps. Does massage just help one heal faster, or does it actually improve the final result by making smooth contouring? Is it just a gimmick?

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March 18, 2018

Answer: Post Liposuction Swelling -- Lymphatic Massage, Hyperbaric Oxygen, Radiofrequency (Venus Legacy, Exilis, Vanquish), Cellutone

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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March 18, 2018

Answer: Post Liposuction Swelling -- Lymphatic Massage, Hyperbaric Oxygen, Radiofrequency (Venus Legacy, Exilis, Vanquish), Cellutone

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 18, 2018

Answer: Postoperative protocol

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 18, 2018

Answer: Postoperative protocol

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April 18, 2018

Answer: The Importance of Massage

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Answer: The Importance of Massage

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