Im 1 week post op from a lipo, tummy tuck and breast lift. I'm currently doing frequent visits with a massage therapist to have lymphatic massages done, every day to be exact, my swelling is quite a lot. Is one massage a day too much? I travelled to get my surgery done, so I'm doing as many as I can. So will a massage a day benefit me? Should I do less or more?
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Hello emmaLou,
Congratulations on your recent VASER lipo procedure! Your body may look swollen for months, but after 6 months you might appreciate your new and beautifully contoured body. Every plastic surgeon has a different post-operative protocol but I typically recommend my patients...
Thanks for a great question. First, I think lymphatic massage should not be started for at least two weeks after liposuction if you are going to do it. Next make sure you are seeing a licensed therapist. I think massage can improve the result of liposuction, but the most...