When can I start massaging and using heat compress on lumps after liposuction?

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I have a few lumps (not visible, not when I touch them) under skin. 4 weeks post abdominal liposuction. When can I start massaging the lumps and use heat compress to dissolve them? What other ways to make them better? What if they don't go away?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I recommend following up with your Doctor about after care recommendations. For after care, I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression 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

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

Angeline.  I appreciate your concern, however the small bumps that you are feeling are simply temporary scar tissue that will resolve with time. Gentle massage of the region with moisturizer should speed up this process. Consult with your board-certified plastic surgeon. Good luck.

Emmanuel De La Cruz, MD · Answer

Hello angelinelovelace,
Congratulations on your recent liposuction procedure! I typically advise my patients that, without lymphatic drainage massages, there is a risk that the swelling and inflammation could turn into fibrosis, which is a permanent hardening of the area. At least ten lymphatic drainage massage sessions are required, starting 24 hours after the procedure, to eliminate excess lymph fluid, alleviate swelling and discomfort, and also prevent complications such as seromas (fluid collection) and contour irregularities (indentations, and/or fibrosis). In my experience, manual lymphatic massages by their own have proven successful, in the majority of cases, in achieving uniform removal of swelling and ensuring smooth contours. Hope this is helpful! Dr. De La Cruz.

Jon Kurkjian, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.
Every plastic surgery office has their own set of pre and post operative instructions that they recommend their patients follow. It is most important to follow the instructions of your surgeon.

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