I’ve heard that some massage therapists recommended reopening the incisions to drain the fluid manually through the incision during a massage. Is this something that is recommended? If they don’t drain the liquid through the incision point how else will the liquid be drained? Is there any additional risk of fibrosis or seroma with either approach?
May 16, 2022
Answer: Postoperative protocol Dear Graceful639068,
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May 16, 2022
Answer: Postoperative protocol Dear Graceful639068,
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May 15, 2022
Answer: Post-op Massages - is it recommended to reopen the incisions to drain the fluid during a massage? NO! That is a violation of scope of practice to have a massage therapist preform suture re opening of liposuction incisions. Why is a drain not placed by the surgeon? Plus all that cross contamination of the massage tables, sheets, floor, room from drainage of different patients body fluids, blood, tissue fluids, etc. is not acceptable care. Additionally what if an infection occurs, then what? Please most lipo swelling fluids will re absorb. Please stop massage therapist acting like surgeons!
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May 15, 2022
Answer: Post-op Massages - is it recommended to reopen the incisions to drain the fluid during a massage? NO! That is a violation of scope of practice to have a massage therapist preform suture re opening of liposuction incisions. Why is a drain not placed by the surgeon? Plus all that cross contamination of the massage tables, sheets, floor, room from drainage of different patients body fluids, blood, tissue fluids, etc. is not acceptable care. Additionally what if an infection occurs, then what? Please most lipo swelling fluids will re absorb. Please stop massage therapist acting like surgeons!
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