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Post-operative care is an essential part of ensuring the success of any surgical procedure, including cosmetic surgery. One crucial aspect of postoperative care involves managing swelling and inflammation. While wound drainage through a Jackson Pratt drain or any other drain placed by the surgeon is an acceptable technique to manage swelling and inflammation, therapists draining the surgical wound site through the application of pressure or squeeze fluid also known as incisional drainage massages or sometimes known as wet drainages or Colombian drainage, can have negative effects on post-operative recovery. This paper aims to examine the detrimental effects of incisional drainage massages and highlight the importance of using alternative techniques to manage post-operative swelling and inflammation.

Recent studies have shown that incisional drainage massages can cause an increase in inflammation and prolonged healing time. The opening of the incision site exposes the surgical wound to external contaminants and increases the risk of infection. It has been shown that this technique can lead to more fibrosis and fluid buildup, prolonging the inflammatory process. The use of this technique has also led to the loss of licenses for some therapists.

It is worth noting that some lymphatic massage locations may claim to provide lymphatic massage, but in fact, conduct this harmful incisional drainage massages technique. Therefore, it is crucial to be aware of the techniques being used and select reputable therapists who use safe and effective alternatives.

Incisional drainage massages involve the opening of the surgical incision site and applying pressure to remove the fluid. This technique has been used for many years in postoperative care. However, recent studies have shown that this technique can have negative effects on post-operative recovery. The opening of the incision site can lead to increased inflammation, and the body may respond by producing more fluid, leading to prolonged healing time and more fibrosis. Furthermore, the opening of the incision site increases the risk of infection, as it exposes the surgical wound to external contaminants.

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Having liposuction? Did u know? When the lymph drifts out into surrounding tissue after surgical procedure it disrupts the normal lymphatic pathways, swelling is the result, but there are ways to combat this problem.
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Recovery After Liposuction Surgery
During recovery from liposuction, you may experience side effects such as swelling, bruising, and numbness in the treatment areas that should gradually subside. After the first week, most patients can resume most light daily activities but should wait 2-3 weeks before engaging in more strenuous exercise.

What many cosmetic surgery patients don’t realize is that liposuction has a tendency to produce an excessive amount of lymphatic fluid. With this fluid comes swelling first, and dissatisfied patients second. The fluid creates the illusion that nothing has changed after a liposuction procedure, or possibly that the volume of fat in the treated area actually increased. However, this is not the case. Many plastic surgeons recommend a massage after lipo in order to reduce this swelling and produce more favorable results. Call today and schedule your free consultation
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Manual lymphatic drainage is usually delivered in one-hour sessions, and should include some education on self-care practices. It is not painful, much more gentle than regular massage, and is usually described as being pleasant. No oils or other products are used on the skin during these sessions.
Surgeons typically recommend for best results that care be initiated in the first few days following surgery (within the first 5 days), and some recommend that patients come for a standard number of treatment sessions. However, the number of sessions should ideally be determined by the therapist in conversation with the patient and based on: the amount of swelling; patient responsiveness to treatment; patient commitment to self-care practices; and of course, on the patient's perception of benefit and financial considerations. Patients should experience some benefit from the very first treatment, and may find that this benefit increases upon subsequent visits, but typically no more than a handful of sessions are required to achieve maximal benefit.

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Lymphatic massage plays a key role in expediting the healing process following procedures like a tummy tuck, liposuction, or facelift by reducing inflammation, swelling, and the formation of scar tissue.

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Rx Lymphatic and Massage Therapy Recognizing the challenges that can accompany post-surgery recovery, I want you to know that I am here to assist you in any way I can. Whether you prefer the comfort and convenience of receiving services in your own home or would feel more comfortable visiting my office, I am more than happy to acco...

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