Massage for Reducing Swelling from Seroma?

When abdominoplasty patients develop swelling in the
post-operative period, massage can be very helpful. In contrast, when patients
develop seromas, drainage is usually always indicated. Seromas are well formed collections
of fluid that won’t respond to massage. Failure to drain a seroma can result in
secondary complications.

There is no role for massage in the treatment of a seroma.  This is a collection of fluid under the skin and fat not uncommon after abdominopasty.  Treatment is serial aspiration.  Massage has no role in treatment.