How long after Vaser should I start lymphatic massage?

Massage may benefit you following #vaser which is why is it often suggested following your procedure. It is also recommended to improve lumps or #swelling experienced among the surgical sites following #liposuction. If deemed beneficial, your doctor will recommend at your post-op follow-up appointments that you self-massage the surgical areas and how to do so properly to accelerate your #healing. Your doctor should confirm when you may begin #massage in your recovery. As for at-home do-it-yourself or spa methods, you should acquire your doctor's #permission before attempting such. At any time you have any questions, or, concerns pertaining to your post procedure healing, #recovery or final results of the surgery, it's best to contact your doctor or their medical staff and discuss details further. 

Thank you for your question.Active rehabilitation following Vaser is associated with speedy recovery and better outcomes. Mobilizing early and moving while wearing correctly your garment and gently self-massaging on top of the garment can be started next day after surgery.You surgeon should provide or arrange for you an aftercare starting from day 1 post surgery: including looking after your drains, expressing leaking fluid, performing MLD massage and some machine derived therapies..A study by BABS (British Association of Body Sculpting) demonstrated that on average 5 post-operative sessions for active rehabilitation procedures are enough for most people. People who had more extensive surgery or slower to recover will benefit on average form 3-4 more sessions.It seems the important milestone the recovery post Vaser are days 1, 3, 7, 14 and 42 following the surgery.

Hi and thanks for the  question.  I generally commence lymphatic massage in my patients once the pain threshold has settled and massaging is well tolerated - typically at the 2 week mark, with a cycle of about 2-3 massages per week.  This will help tremendously with induration.Warmest Regards,Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS