Painful Lymphatic Massages After Lipo. Burning is Unbearable?

   I have not been overly impressed with the results of lymphatic massage.  I think that most patients heal without consequence without any massage.

Thank you for your question. While many plastic surgeons believe that lymphatic drainage message after surgery can help with swelling, there is a wise range of opinions and use of this. You should ask your plastic surgeon for his specific recommendations in your case. I personally think that...

Lymphatic massage is usually not useful after this type of surgery. Check with your surgeon of course but I do not do this. Best of luck.

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...

I personally do not recommend lymphatic massages after BBLs.  I know this is popular in many places, especially in South America, but I have not seen good evidence that it has any good long term benefits. Yes, it may make your swelling go down more quickly, but in my patients the swelling...