Doctor Told Me to Massage Lumps But It's Too Painful

 

It’s not unusual for patients to
experience swelling in the immediate post-operative period.  This swelling is often associated with
pain, lumps, bumps and areas of unevenness in the subcutaneous tissue.

In the vast majority of patients
these problems can be managed with compression garments and massage.  When massage is associated with intense
pain it’s important to use good judgment. 
Under these circumstances massage should be delayed until it can be
tolerated.  It’s important to
listen to your body.

It’s important to realize that
swelling usually resolves in 3 to 4 weeks following tumescent liposuction and
in some cases may take 3 to 4 months to resolve following this procedure.

It’s important to be patient and
maintain good communication with your plastic surgeon.  Your surgeon should be able to
formulate a treatment plan that will minimize your lumps, bumps and swelling. 

Wait a few more days, then try to massage again.  Eventually you will feel like massaging, and the area will heal faster. Thank you for your question and good luck with everything.

2 weeks after tumescent liposuction, it is expected to be swollen, bruised and tender in some areas. It is too early to start massaging because you are right, it is too painful! The best thing that you can do for now is to just wear your compression garment. At 6 weeks, that would be ideal to start getting massages if need be.

Tender areas after liposuction are "par for the course", unfortunately.  Add in a little swelling, and they can feel lumpy.

With time, this will most certainly settle down.  Massage really helps, though.  Do what you can on your own, even if it's just a little at first, and increase it as your body allows.  

A physical therapist or massage therapist could also be helpful.  Lymphatic drainage and synergie treatments are also good.

 

Best of luck!

Your instructions from your doctor should be trusted.  If you are unable to massage the area yourself, ask to be referred to physical therapy.