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Thank you for your question. Massage is not typically done. It shouldn't hurt to have lymphatic massage starting 2-3 weeks after your procedure, but you should confirm this with your surgeon.Congratulations on your recent surgery.
No. It is more of a benefit for you. It helps with lymphatic drainage which is why you stay swollen for a long time after surgery. Honestly a foam roller or a rolling pin will do the same thing. You just have to make sure it is ok by your surgeon for you to foam roll.
Hello and thank you for your question. Massage after a tummy tuck is not something that is commonly done. Definitely ask your surgeon their preference. Sometimes massage to the scar is needed to reduce scar tissue. This is all depending on doctor's preference, so talk to your surgeon.
Thank you for your question.It is important to follow your surgeons post-operative care instructions seeing as they know exactly what they performed during surgery and exactly what you should do for optimal results post op. I believe that massaging can be beneficial but isn’t necessary. If you have some discomfort, swelling or want to accelerate your recovery process, you may want to do some daily light massages starting about a week after surgery. I would definitely recommend wearing your body garment until your surgeon tells you otherwise, to reduce swelling and have the best results possible.Good luck in your recovery!Sincerely,James Fernau, MD, FACSBoard Certified ENTBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonMember of ASPS, ASAPS, ISAPS, The Rhinoplasty Society, AAFPRS, OTO/HNS, ASLMS
Make sure you are wearing your compression garment well below your incision line. Wearing it above the incision line can create major swelling and pain in that area. Of course always see your surgeon to make sure nothing else is going on as well. Best of luck!
Although Abdominoplasty will get rid of your excess skin, it may not get rid of the stretch marks, unless they are part of the skin that will be removed in the procedure. There are other alternative procedures for getting rid of the stretch marks.
Congratulations on your surgery! I encourage you to visit with your surgeon for an examination. While the symptoms you mentioned are usually temporary, there is medication that can help you get through this phase. Your surgeon may prescribe muscle relaxers which can help with the muscle...
