Is swelling after a lipo lymphatic drainage massage normal? Or was it my clothes? Or dinner? (Photo)

Lymphatic massage only temporarily displaces (moves around) the swelling while helping some of the excess to flow through the lymphatic system better. There is rebound swelling afterwards as new fluid settles back in. This is normal but should get less and less over the next several weeks.

Thanks for your question and photos. There will be some swelling and/or bruising after liposuction. The post-surgical massage is supposed to help relieve some of the swelling. This massage differs from a traditional massage in that its body strokes
are more of a rhythmic pumping form of massage to stimulate the
movement of the body’s lymph fluid.

Swelling after liposuction is normal. Most swelling will subside over a 6-8 week period but there may be residual swelling for 4-6 months or longer.