I had a full tummy tuck 6 days ago. I am feeling pretty good except my back is killing me from sitting and laying down so much. Would it be ok to get a chair massage? Is it ok to take my compression garment off for the massage or should I leave it on? Thank you in advance
January 29, 2018
Answer: Massage your back.. Thanks for your question. Low back pain is common after tummy tuck. Ask your surgeon if they believe massage in your lower back would help you. I let my patients do this in certain cases, but not always depending on the incision length.
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January 29, 2018
Answer: Massage your back.. Thanks for your question. Low back pain is common after tummy tuck. Ask your surgeon if they believe massage in your lower back would help you. I let my patients do this in certain cases, but not always depending on the incision length.
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January 29, 2018
Answer: Back massage after tummy tuck, is it safe? Unfortunately, the type of discomfort you are describing is commonly experience after tummy tuck surgery. This type of discomfort tends to subside once patients become more active (ambulate more frequently) and are able to take pressure off their backs (by sleeping on their sides). Unless there is an incision extending to the back area, gentle massage should be just fine. I would suggest manual massage so that amount of pressure can be controlled by the "masseuse". As always best to run questions by your plastic surgeon for the final "go ahead". Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.
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January 29, 2018
Answer: Back massage after tummy tuck, is it safe? Unfortunately, the type of discomfort you are describing is commonly experience after tummy tuck surgery. This type of discomfort tends to subside once patients become more active (ambulate more frequently) and are able to take pressure off their backs (by sleeping on their sides). Unless there is an incision extending to the back area, gentle massage should be just fine. I would suggest manual massage so that amount of pressure can be controlled by the "masseuse". As always best to run questions by your plastic surgeon for the final "go ahead". Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.
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