After getting a plastic surgery procedure like a facelift, tummy tuck, BBLs, or liposuction, your priority is to heal as quickly as possible without developing complications. A physician may recommend post-surgical lymphatic massage to speed up healing and reduce swelling and scarring, but do you have to get the massage?
Usually, plastic surgery procedures disrupt lymphatic channels in the body, and you may need several months for channels to form after surgery, not to mention the additional swelling from hardening tissues and excess fluid. Lymphatic massages speed up the formation of channels and ultimately shorten recovery times. The slow and gentle strokes of the massage clear up the lymphatic system and enable excess fluid to drain out of the body and detoxify your body.
The post-surgical lymphatic massage focuses on moving built-up lymphatic fluid through lymphatic channels where excess waste and fluid are drained out of the body. This prevents fibrosis, the thick, fibrous scar tissue under the skin.
Lymphatic massages stimulate the nervous system and relax your body by reducing muscle fatigue and delaying the onset of muscle soreness and swelling. White blood cells in lymph fluid help heal damaged tissues and ward off infection. The massage also improves aesthetics by releasing congested fluid in surgical areas where you risk infection and swelling.
By re-starting the lymph system, a post-surgical lymphatic massage shortens the recovery period and even improves your skin’s quality, gives it a vibrant feel, and makes the results of the procedure more noticeable.
Thinking about skipping the massage? You may risk developing the following;
Hardness or fibrosis in the surgical sites
Hematoma (collection or pooling of blood under the skin surface)
Painfulness
Prolonged swelling and inflammation
Water retention
Prominent scarring
Slower healing times
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