How to do Lymphatic Drainage Massage after Liposuction Surgery - By a Lymphedema Physical Therapist
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- Lymphatic Drainage Massage is used after liposuction surgery to decrease swelling, pain, and bruising. Lymphatic massage is a gentle technique recommended by some surgeons to help patients recover quickly after liposuction and as a certified lymphedema therapist, I specialize in lymphatic drainage massage. So in this video, I show how general sequencing is done for liposuction recovery.
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00:00 Intro
00:40 When to do Lymphatic Drainage Massage
01:39 What areas I will be sharing in this video and why
02:19 Let's Begin! Starting the full lymphatic drainage massage routine
03:27 Prepping the Lymph Nodes
05:02 Lymphatic Massage for the Abdomen
05:53 Lymphatic Massage for the Back and Glutes
07:00 Lymphatic Massage for the Legs and Thighs
09:18 How long it takes and Safety
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This is two years old and still SOOOOO HELPFUL! I found this yesterday. I just had lipo and I felt GREAT afterwards
Great!! I'm so glad it helped 🙂
Thank you. I’m almost 3 months post op tummy tuck, bbl, and lipo 360. I’m swelling a lot in my lower back and abdomen. I wish my doctor would’ve provided more aftercare instructions on self massaging.
Wow! I don’t know how you could survive have a tt and bbl in the same go round. How do you sleep? My surgeon won’t do them together.
I am 1 month post TT and Lipo 360. The swelling is no joke!
@@vp7841 my swelling in my back is still really bad. We just got back from a cruise and it was bad at night. Recovery has been hard for me I wouldn’t recommend doing those together.
This has helped me already get some swelling down even after 2 days! Thank you!
Thank you for this. More and more people with combo lipodema and lymphedema are turning to liposuction so it seems really helpful.
You are amazing concise and comprehensive, you are the best
Brilliant information as always, thank you so much xx
Thank you so much for sharing this video! It has been most helpful to share with clients for homecare!!
Thank you so much for sharing your video. This helps me a lot after having my lipo suction surgery.
Thank you so much for this video and how to do it correctly at home! This has helped me tremendously after my tummy tuck.
Thank you so much! I feel grateful I found you ❤
Thank you so much!! I just had lipo and I just cried today. I can’t eat and my stomach is rock hard. I couldn’t take it anymore. I started massaging the areas affected. The deep breathing helped as well! Thank you! 🙏🏽
What can I do if my feet and ankles are swollen 😊
I'm total opposite, stomach is squishy and SO swollen like it's crazy I can't wait to be fully healed and finally able to see results 😣
Take that back lol. My stomach is hard now too I'm worried about fibrosis. 2 weeks post op
@@Ashley-og9tihow is it now? Do you massage it daily
@Chin D A LOT better now! I wouldn't say I massage daily, but I did start massaging using my hands (2 pro lymphatic drainage massages) and eventually a massage gun. That really helped and I'm happier now almost 3 months po
Wow you explained that really well.
Thank you for this video,it really helped me.
I thank u for this video. It made Alot of sense with respect to how to carry the drainage from the abdomen , especially after lipo and tuck. Thank. U
Thank you very much! I was so nervous about getting these messages but now I know what to expect. Thanks so much for sharing!😊
thank you - this was v helpful. I had lipo on my chest and belly 9/27/21and my dr said after 2 weeks post surgery find someone who does lymph massage. I made an appt with him, but this video helps a lot because i can start on my own.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. ❤
This is a very informative message for someone like me, wondering how to massage after liposuction.
Thanks so much. I feel relief already. We appreciate you,
I feel a difference over night. Thanks for this!!
Your professional and you’re very good at explaining the basic areas and what needs to be worked I’m sure it’s not as easy in the video
So so helpful. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for uploading this video. I have been so nervous about attempting self lymphatic massage on myself since my surgery and could only find videos on generalised lymphatic massage. Your video is very clear and informative, and your calm persona made for easy viewing, it has given me the confidence to do this myself and in only 3 days I have noticed a huge difference in my swelling. Again, thank you so much for this video!
Thank you so much for this video .
I wanted to thank you for this channel, it's very informative and the way you present everything is calming and easy to follow and understand. I can get a bit tired of some medical CZcamsrs who are trying to be funny or upbeat all the time, I'm sure that works for lots of people but I like your way better. 💜
That’s so kind of you! Thank you! 😊 I’m so happy you are finding it helpful.
Totally agree
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Ditto. Direct to the point and easy to follow!
It would be nice if she answered people's questions but video is very informative
It’s Self explanatory unless you hire a therapist
Kelly
This was 2 years ago. Long time to check it constantly
Thank you for all your videos. I wish I found you before my experience but do recommend you to everyone. Your knowledge is a gift to all of us and you cover everything that we need to know. I did have liposuction when I had my reconstruction surgery. Thank you again for your knowledge.
I’m so happy to help! Thank you so much for your kindness and support 😊
Subbed, thanks! Swedish Edmonds hospital PT was booked for months and never called back to get me in after they said they would. This is very helpful!
Thanks for a helpful info
very informative. I had pubic liposuction and after 2.5 months I'm feeling the fibrosis and areas with lumps. This feels real good doing what you recommend. Way better than a massage device pounding up and down on those areas. I found that by doing the latter it felt worse the next day. Do you recommend any heating or icing?
Thank you very much.
Your videos are very informative. I have learned a lot in a short period. But, do you have videos where you are performing massages on someone else? this would be very helpful for ultrasound cavitation clients.
Hey, thank you for the video, very informative, I have a question if you don’t mind answering , i came across other videos in which some people claim that after tummy tuck and lipo you should move hands upwards as the cut from the incision works as a “bridge “ and stops the water going down to the lower part, would you say it is true or not? 😘
Thanks!
Thank you for your video.
How do you place the client when you do the lower back, hip and glutes? Do you constantly change client position? That is my concern.
Thank you so much for the video is very helpful, a quick question, do you direct the liquid to the groin area in a patient that has had a tummy tuck ?
How does Edema work if you fell over and your varicose veins took a beating. I have Edema in a narrow band at my ankles.I watched your video and I will follow you.one thing I did notice was I felt fantastic after doing my whole body AND I am 78.
So thank you very much.
and one final question what made me feel 100% ???
Could you make a video explaining a lymphatic massage for a tummy tuck PO? It is so difficult to find someone to do it correctly, and without a proper massage, there is no relief. Thank you 🙏🏼 I love your videos because you not only explain well but I also learn from them.
This is the way the limphodema specialists dose mine and I'm 7 weeks post op tummy tuck. Rubs my back and side and everything above the belly button up to the armpits. Hope that helps
Do you use any type of oil or cream?
Well done you! Does the lymphatic massage help with bloating? Many thanks
This was so helpful !
Thank you. I’m 7 weeks PO TT and my surgeon said to wait 4 weeks PO for massages. All of the swelling is so depressing
Great!
Do you have a guide for drainless tummy tuck and lipo lymphatic massage?
great video thank you!
Thank you I just had liposuction two days ago. And I was in such pain afterwards I did not expect for me to be in.
How do you feel now? Did the video helped you?
No honestly that first week is terrible. I was crying so bad at my first 3 massages that I was traumatized and haven’t gotten another massage since. I’m 3 weeks post op
@@soimsha. 😢I’m so sorry your experience was so painful!
Which area did u have lipo? Did u get massage? How was your result without massage?
@@soimsha.They probably too rough maybe massage yourself
Good 👍
Hi, you're saying that any swelling below the belly button area you push to groin lymph nodes. When there's a cut after surgery do you still follow this? I thought that because there's a cut and an original path has been 'destroyed', we should change direction? Like anything above the cut goes to armpits, anything below the cut goes to groins. Anybody with any advice? I am very confused. Cheers
Do you touch the lipo insertion areas? They are right around those massage circles. Do you go around them?
Good afternoon. Thank you so kindly for your videos. They are so instructive. I have one question: I am cut along the bikini line. How does this interfere with drainage from my tummy tuck and lipo?
My lipolymohedema increased after pregnancy (I had a c-section and I was wondering if this would be helpful in this curcumstance)
Thank you, do you also need to drink more to help the fluid move out of your body?
How long after an abdomnioplasty would you start doing this?
Ima get a skinny bbl would these massages work for a skinny bbl too? And can i do myself?
Great video, thank you for sharing the information. Just had Lipo on upper arms and thighs both inner and outer. Is this type of massage just as good as dry brushing post Lipo? Can this be done over compression garments or does the massage have to be done directly on skin? Thanks!
When should you start doing this
😂 Thank you so much Kelly for your time.
but if they have 360 liposuction? you still go like a regular lymphatic massage? im curious how you do it in the stomach, with the scar. thank you
hello not sure this is a question answer but giving a try. 12 years ago I had 35 lymph nodes removed for uterin cancer. Then just 41/2 years another 25 lymph nodes removed under my right arm. I have had massive lymph swelling but with a therapist it has been going down out of my rib cage and legs. I'm still having trouble with the right arm and under right and some in center of my chest. I'm told the drain is in uppr chest??? I just came on this bunch of videos so I'm working through them. I hope to get to the pool and do those. I at times thought I would make worse in the pool. My major trouble now is I have degenerative disc and spinal stenosis causing aweful numbness to feet and legs. Now SL joint also coming involved. Thank you for allowing comment.
Generally how much "time" in each area should be given? plz, so I may know truly know what the time line may be with my treatment. I've had bad experiences.
How do I locate a physical therapist that specializes in lymphatic drainage? I assume on every PT can do it.
do u keep the client face down all the time
how much message is required on daily basis
What about tummy tuck
What can I do if my ankles and feet are swollen after leg liposuction
What does yellow mean whe u drain
I have done my liposuction but the spots
surgical stitches. And i have bumps and lamps.. What should i do 😭😭
Thank you for video. Question. What if my both underarm lymph nodes are destroyed by hidradenitis suppurativa? What direction massage lines should be to reduce swelling after upper back and breast lipo?
You can move it through the intercostal nodes into the thoracic duct and subclavian. But try and stimulate all the lymph nodes
I hope this helps
Thank you! Ohhh is it common to have a little swelling to your ankles after Lipo? I’m talking about this happened only 7/8 days after the Lipo. And yes, I started post/Op drainage the following day after surgery. No dizziness or any syncope at all. Little dizzy only after the Local anesthesia. Looking forward for your response. Thank you.
Yes it is of you've gotten a bbl the thighs and leg swell make sure you get ypur massage on a regular
Please tell me how I drain my axillary because it gets swollen after my mastectomy
Thank you so much for this video. I have a question. Can this massage be extremely painful? The clinic I am going For a bbl offers 3 post op massages but everybody is telling me that it's so painful, that some people pass out. They aggressive drained the fluid and reopen incisions so it comes out.
Pass out???? I’m also due for lipo and I’m here because of how everyone is complaining about the massages
@@hopemosidi1474pass out???
Oh heck no!
Failed to mention opening the entire channel by stimulating the venous return nodes, which allow for the return of lymph to the circulatory system/heart. This should be the first and last step of any manual lymphatic drainage massage/therapy.
I had a bbl September 29th. My fluid burns so much it’s hard for me to get though my massages.
How are you doing now babe? I’m due for mine soon that’s why I’m here
Can I just take a diuretic
I tried this & now I have hard lumps in the front of my belly. Is this normal? I didn't have this before the massage & it caused fluid to flow down into my groin area. The swelling there has gone down but the lumps are still there.
I highly recommend you go back to your surgeon.
My stomach and back have been hard since the day after my lipo. My massage therapist says it's normal but I am not sure.
how are you doing now
Should we do this after a c section?
Yes, any kind of fluid retention from surgery or illness can improve with lymph drainage massage
I had laser lipo 2 weeks ago. I'm still very swollen and retaining a lot of fluids. My doctor wants me to wait for 1 month before I can start lymphatic massages....I'm not sure why but I feel like that's a long time
Hello dear, laser lipo can be done with lymphatic massage but laser lipo is not lymphatic massage. Also, you have to really increase your water intake Atleast 2 liters a day so you can get ride of the toxins. You won’t see proper results without hydration
HOW SOON AFTER LIPO SHOILD YOU GET MASSAGE
The next day!!!
Can you cover men inquinal lymphatic massage.
Is there a lymphatic drainage class I can take as a professional
Yes I am very sure. Check around your location (local or international)
I had 10 days ago chest lipo and the doc told me not to massage... He took 1 litre of fat and according to him there was no need of drains and massage
does liposuction massage work after hole are stitches
Good question
Definitely. Mine did. The fluid comes out when you pee and poop, as it was explained to me
Kelly, have you ever heard of people taking statins to improve lymphatic endothelial cells?
Should we do this on dry skin or with oil?
This woman is extremely beautiful. Extreme Beauty and brains is hard to come by.
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Hi
Do you know anything about blood diseases?
I have Jak2 mutation that is in the bone marrow so it is part of the lymphatic system. My body produces too many blood cells and this causes an enlarged spleen too. According to doctors, this is incurable what I do not believe. I refused to take any medicine for that. I will keep trying a way to cure it. So If you would have any great tips that I really appreciate.
Thank you so much and have a great day!
There is no cure for Essential Thrombocythemia, natural or otherwise. If you are Jak 2 positive then your best course of action is either Hydroxy Urea or Pegylated Interfuron depending on your current platelet, red and white cell count.
Thanks!
Thank you so much, Sherry! I greatly appreciate your kindness and support