Can Topical Magnesium Aid in Reducing Swelling After Surgery?

June 25, 2013
Asked By:pdscully

Things are moving along but by end of day I'm so swollen. I can't seem to reduce the swelling significantly. I remember my mother always found an epsom salt bath useful when she had swollen feet or bad arthritis pain. Can this, with massage, make any difference? Natural products seem safe, and I see products with magnesium and arnica out there. Do they work?

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June 26, 2013

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June 26, 2013

Answer: Topical magnesium does not help postoperative swelling after mommy makeover.

June 27, 2013

Answer: Topical magnesium

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June 27, 2013

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