Hi I have my tummy tuck scheduled and would like to know if I have to worry about finding someone who performs lynphatic drainage after surgery? Is it necessary or not? I see many people that had lipo and tummy tuck saying that it helps after surgery as recovery.
Answer: Lymphatic Drainage Postop Gperalva. I am not a big fan of lymphatic drainage massage after procedures like Tummytuck and liposuction because I am not sure it speeds healing and decreases swelling quicker and there are too many unqualified therapists. Also it hurts!! Wear your elastic garment and follow your surgeon's postop advice. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!
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Answer: Lymphatic Drainage Postop Gperalva. I am not a big fan of lymphatic drainage massage after procedures like Tummytuck and liposuction because I am not sure it speeds healing and decreases swelling quicker and there are too many unqualified therapists. Also it hurts!! Wear your elastic garment and follow your surgeon's postop advice. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!
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Answer: Lymphatic drainage after tummy tuck and lipo Thank you for your question. Lymphatic draining is an effective way to improve comfort and speed healing post surgery. This massage helps facilitate the movement of fluid and will relieve pressure. Other benefits of these massages are relaxation and detoxification.
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Answer: Lymphatic drainage after tummy tuck and lipo Thank you for your question. Lymphatic draining is an effective way to improve comfort and speed healing post surgery. This massage helps facilitate the movement of fluid and will relieve pressure. Other benefits of these massages are relaxation and detoxification.
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April 8, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck and massage Hello and thank you for your question. Lymphatic massage is highly variable among different surgeons, so I would ask your surgeon what their protocol is. For my patients, I don't often find this necessary. If you are an appropriate candidate for a tummy tuck, this can be done through a low and short
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April 8, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck and massage Hello and thank you for your question. Lymphatic massage is highly variable among different surgeons, so I would ask your surgeon what their protocol is. For my patients, I don't often find this necessary. If you are an appropriate candidate for a tummy tuck, this can be done through a low and short
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February 25, 2020
Answer: Use your own lymphatic drainage The tummy tuck procedure involves removing the extra abdominal skin and fat from the abdomen. There's a very specific anatomic feature which performs lymphatic drainage for the body on the abdominal wall down into the groin. This is called Scarpa's fascia. Traditionally this is removed during the tell me tuck procedure. However with the Scarpa sparing abdominoplasty The internal lymphatic drainage is left intact and this obviates the need for drains. In terms of an lymphatic massage or post procedure to minimize swelling, compression garments are always indicated and discussions with your surgeon about best postoperative practices will be helpful.
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February 25, 2020
Answer: Use your own lymphatic drainage The tummy tuck procedure involves removing the extra abdominal skin and fat from the abdomen. There's a very specific anatomic feature which performs lymphatic drainage for the body on the abdominal wall down into the groin. This is called Scarpa's fascia. Traditionally this is removed during the tell me tuck procedure. However with the Scarpa sparing abdominoplasty The internal lymphatic drainage is left intact and this obviates the need for drains. In terms of an lymphatic massage or post procedure to minimize swelling, compression garments are always indicated and discussions with your surgeon about best postoperative practices will be helpful.
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April 8, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck and lymphatic drainage I do not routinely have patients get routine lymphatic drainage or massage after surgery. You should review this with your surgeon to find out his preferences.
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April 8, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck and lymphatic drainage I do not routinely have patients get routine lymphatic drainage or massage after surgery. You should review this with your surgeon to find out his preferences.
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