Lymphatic massage at 4 months post op?

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I will be 4 months post op next week. I am always uncomfortable. It's not pain but discomfort. When I sit I am reminded of my surgery and when I walk it's still tight and pulls. I have not had one comfortable day since surgery and can't sleep without a sleep aide. Discomfort to lay down. I had 1 massage about 6 weeks ago. Few hours of relief. Will try again if it might help, but they are costly. Will I be wasting my time and funds? Not comfortable taking to PS, he minimizes my concerns.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Consult your doctor for massage recommendation and other options. You may have swelling and discomfort for 6 months or longer before you see your final result.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Ayman Hakki, MD · Answer

If your surgeon was a board certified plastic surgeon who operated on you at a certified outpatient facility and does a ton of lipo, go back and voice your concerns more emphatically, if not...see one who meets the criteria I mentioned. My patients are referred to a specialist in Jade therapy, she works wonders in patients with symptoms like you at a very reasonable price. Good luck.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

What you describe is not normal.
That said there's very little your plastic surgeon can do about it.
Inevitably time seems to heal everything and eventually everybody gets back on their feet.
I do not personally believe lymphatic massage has any benefit after liposuction with or without fat transfer.
If anything I think you can prolong healing and cause  increased inflammation.
You may want to consider holding off on the massages.
There is no surgical intervention I can think of.
Hopefully you're not taking prescription pain medication at this point.
Consider talking to a pain specialist if this is beyond what you can tolerate with over-the-counter pain medication.
Four months is a long time but it can take even longer for the body to recover fully after surgery.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom M.D..

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