INFLAMATION

RECOVERY

After you have plastic surgery, particularly a body procedure like a tummy tuck, liposuction, or a mommy makeover, you want to heal as quickly as possible. You want to feel better so you can get back to your daily routine, but you also are excited to see the results of your procedure more quickly.

 

While rest, gentle activity, and following your post-op instructions are key, lymphatic drainage massage can accelerate your recovery period.

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One of the side effects of cosmetic surgery is swelling. This is a normal inflammatory response and a part of the healing process as fluid rushes to the area to nourish it with white blood cells.

 

Body procedures, particularly tummy tucks and liposuction, often cause additional swelling as excess fluid and fat cells will harden within a few weeks of surgery.

 

Lymphatic massage helps to move the fluid that’s built up and allows it to move back into the lymphatic passages where excess waste and fluid can be flushed from the body.

 

This is meant to be done often to prevent fibrosis, which is the development of thick, fibrous scar tissue under the skin as well as reduces swelling and bruising.