Massage after lipo of thighs and exercise?

We have lymphatic massage therapists take care of our patients post liposuction with hyperbaric oxygen and I find that the healing time is decreased and the hi def results are more apperant quickly.  Best, Dr. Emer.

There are many post operative protocols from doing absolutely nothing to wearing compression and vigorous massage.  I believe in doing as much as possible to have the best possible results, therefore I recommend massage and compression.  Good Luck

There is absolutely no scientific evidence supporting the use of lymphatic massage. A vigorous massage might actually be damaging. Be very careful you follow the recommendations of your surgeon.

 I prefer to use lymphatic massage early on. I think this is preferred while the patient still has some soreness and lymphatic channels are still sluggish. After the soreness is cleared I like to use Vela shape to help smooth out any lumpiness and to help tighten the skin. Every plastic surgeon has a regimen, and a rationale for it.  Many regimens work. 

Hello dear, thanks for your question, I do recommend lymphatics massages and even vigorous massages because that combined it with the compression garment will help with lumps and swelling. After plastic surgery the body is exposed to physical abuse in the joints, muscles and tissues, so postsurgical or postoperative therapy massage speed recovery and reduce or eliminate pain or inflammation product that occur after surgery, I recommend it for better results after your procedure, but I also suggest to talk about this with your PS, because each surgeon has their own politics. good luck :)

Early soft swelling after liposuction can be moblized and reduced via compression or lymphatic massage.Much like an ace wrap helps an ankle sprain.  The aim of lymphatic massage is similar but it uses the hands to mobilize the fluid out of the swollen area and back into the system.After a few weeks the areas of liposuction will become harder.  This hard swelling responds to firm and deep massage and compression. After a month or two this hard swelling dissapates.It may take another week or two to get back towards full strength.  So start some walks and light exercise.  Good luck.

Thank you for the question.  Every Board Certified Plastic Surgeon's post operative care is different.  At our office we do not have our patients do lymphatic massages after liposuction surgery to the body.  Check with your surgeon on what they recommend.  Best wishes.