I am 3 1/2 weeks post lipo abdomen & flanks. My surgeon does NOT believe in massage & says time will resolve hardness, swelling, etc. He feels massage can do damage. Should I listen to my Dr?
February 8, 2017
Answer: It sound like you have an honest surgeon Thank you for your question. There is no evidence that massage accomplishes anything after liposuction. Some surgeons will recommend it to their patients only to use it against them when they complain of their result saying that the didn't massage enough or do it right. I doubt that you can hurt your result with massage and if it feels good or it makes you feel better about yourself by doing it, then go ahead. As your surgeon said, time will resolve the hardness and swelling.
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February 8, 2017
Answer: It sound like you have an honest surgeon Thank you for your question. There is no evidence that massage accomplishes anything after liposuction. Some surgeons will recommend it to their patients only to use it against them when they complain of their result saying that the didn't massage enough or do it right. I doubt that you can hurt your result with massage and if it feels good or it makes you feel better about yourself by doing it, then go ahead. As your surgeon said, time will resolve the hardness and swelling.
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