Safe to Have Massage Days Before Tummy Tuck with Lipo?

Question

Is it safe to have a body massage 2 days before a tummuy tuck and lipo of hips and flanks?

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

It is probably okay but you should ask your surgeon for their advice as they know the specifics of your situation.

Scott C. Sattler, MD, FACS · Answer

A massage should do wonders for your mental and physical well-being prior to a tummy tuck. I also think that a massage is an effective recovery tool after liposuction and tummy tuck. As soon as you feel comfortable lying flat (it may take a while after a TT) massage should be fine.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Get me one also. It is OK but you should really be checking with your surgeon not us! You paid him and he is the deciding factor for the pre and post operative care.

	Regards from MIAMI DR. B

Peter A. Aldea, MD · Answer

A Massage BEFORE Surgery will NOT hurt the outcome or cause complication with a Tummy Tuck and Liposuction.

	After allowing for a week or so after surgery, you may find out that Lymphatic massage may reduce the swelling associated with liposuction. But - do it ONLY after checking with your surgeon.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD · Answer

Before is fine -- and give your surgeon the gift of a massage after your surgery so he can relax. (only kidding)

Safe to Have Massage Days Before Tummy Tuck with Lipo?

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