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My impression is that massage does help to reduce swelling, just like in medical cases of lymphedema, but it is not mandatory. But it helps with the resolution of swelling and feels good.You can do your own massages, or even just roll the area with a clean new paint roller or clean rolling pin from the kitchen.But it has not been studied scientifically, as far as I know.
Hello, Massage is not necessary after liposuction and can may potentially result in increased soreness early on. It may be soothing several weeks after surgery, but is certainly not routinely recommended.Dr. Pedy Ganchi
Some surgeons recommend lymphatic massage, but others do not. I think time is the best healer for this specific issue.
Hello. In my plastic surgery practice in the San Francisco Bay Area, we encourage all liposuction patients to have at least one lymphatic drainage massage. This of course will need to be supplemented with massage on your own of the treated areas on a daily basis. Best of luck, Dean...
Always best to run these types of questions by your plastic surgeon, who may or may not recommend the massage. Best wishes.
This question should be addressed by your surgeon.I don't encourage any type of massage after liposuction.When I was in medical school, I heard an attending say, "One kidney is smarter than four doctors." The implication was that the body knows what to do, and sometimes interfering with the...
