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Massage After Cosmetic Surgery: Do I Really Need One?

Lymphatic drainage massages are vital to recovery after significant plastic surgeries, such as a tummy tuck, mommy makeover, or liposuction with fat transfer to the buttocks or BBL. These specialized massages help prevent post-surgical complications, including the development of skin folds, stiff and painful lumps, enlarged pores, skin discoloration, uneven contouring, and wrinkles. Such issues can be unsettling for patients, but with targeted therapeutic massage techniques, they can be effectively alleviated, facilitating a smoother recovery experience.

At Medical Massage Professionals, we offer the most qualified specialists in Miami and Central Florida so you can get a good start on your surgery recovery.

In today’s world, misinformation is one of the biggest obstacles for surgery patients. Many individuals turn to social media posts and influencers for advice rather than seeking guidance from qualified professionals. While social media can offer inspiration and community support, it often needs more scientific accuracy and personalized insight for safe and effective recovery.

With the surge of influencers sharing their surgery journeys, patients are exposed to conflicting, incomplete, or even harmful advice. This misinformation can delay healing, lead to unnecessary complications, or prevent patients from achieving their desired outcomes.

We’re here to change that!

At Medical Massage Professionals, we provide trusted, proven solutions backed by decades of expertise. You don’t have to gamble with your recovery—our tailored treatments ensure you heal properly and maximize your investment in yourself.

A consistent post-op plan is the key to ensuring your surgery’s success.

Many individuals traveling to Miami for surgeries confidently begin their massage regimen in the city by choosing reputable massage therapists specializing in post-operative care. Upon returning home, it is imperative to seek out a qualified and experienced massage therapist or lymphatic massage professional to maintain this essential treatment. Consistent care is vital for enhancing lymphatic flow, minimizing swelling, and accelerating the healing process. This proactive approach empowers patients to achieve their desired body shape and significantly boosts their overall well-being. By prioritizing lymphatic drainage massages as a crucial component of their recovery, patients position themselves for a more effective and fulfilling outcome.

Browse our different treatments for each stage of your post-op and check our frequently asked questions to know everything that’s important before your liposuction or cosmetic surgery.

 Massage After Liposuction FAQs

  • Post op massages typically commences the day after surgery. However, it is essential that patients first obtain approval from the plastic surgeon who performed the procedure. This approval ensures the therapist is informed of the patient's specific surgical details and can modify the massage techniques to best suit their recovery needs.

  • Each body is unique, and each individual's recovery response differs. However, a planned post-op protocol or therapeutic plan is the best way to achieve consistent progress in each session. When massages are done with the appropriate technique and consistency, typically, between 10 and 15 sessions are enough to achieve great results. Our “Very Own” therapeutic plan consists of 10 sessions strategically scheduled for a successful result!

  • Appropriate lymphatic drainage after cosmetic surgery should take a minimum of 45 minutes for a lipo 360 with or without BBL. To ensure all zones are properly worked, an additional 15 minutes must be added for each additional area surgically treated.

  • When you book shorter sessions than needed, the therapist does not have enough time to complete the protocol. This has a negative impact on your recovery, as the fluid will continue building up, with not enough stimulation to drain it. Similar to when you apply hair color, if you remove it sooner, the effect won’t be the same

  • Absolutely not. Each massage is different and has its own technique and effect. Regular massages primarily target muscles and joints, while relaxation massages focus on stress-affected areas. Lymphatic drainage is considered a specialized modality, similar to post-operative massages; it requires additional training and certification.

    When you use a therapist who does not perform the correct modality, you will not have the expected result. Your recovery time is too short to waste on incorrect techniques.

    Read more about Spa massages Vs Medical Massages here.

  • You will notice improvement as you progress through each session of your post-operative massages. With every session, you will experience relief and feel better. The stimulation from the massages will help your body eliminate excess fluids through urination. Please remember that lymphatic massages are not performed on incisions, furthermore reopening incisions, inserting anything to reopen the incisions is against the la in Florida. Click here to read more.

  • As soon as you have a surgery date, please make sure you have a planned post-op treatment in place. Do not wait until you have had your surgery to schedule your post-op; you can face scheduling conflicts and lack of availability, and ultimately, your recovery depends on your good planning.

  • They can, but it is not the best option. Having a planned therapeutic plan will be the best ally in your recovery. This way, your therapist will adapt as you progress instead of having to start from scratch with each session. Read more about the differences between a planned protocol and individual sessions.

Types of cosmetic surgeries and why is so important to know the difference?

Facial Cosmetic Surgeries

  1. Rhinoplasty (Nose reshaping)

  2. Facelift (Rhytidectomy)

  3. Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

  4. Brow Lift (Forehead lift)

  5. Chin Augmentation

  6. Cheek Augmentation

  7. Lip Augmentation

  8. Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)

  9. Facial Fat Grafting

  10. Neck Lift

Genital Cosmetic Surgeries

  1. Labiaplasty

  2. Vaginal Rejuvenation

  3. Penile Enhancement

Non-Traditional Cosmetic Surgeries

  1. Hair Transplant

  2. Calf Augmentation

  3. Pectoral Implants

Body Contouring Surgeries

  1. Liposuction

  2. Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

  3. Body Lift

  4. Thigh Lift

  5. Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)

  6. Buttock Augmentation (Implants or fat transfer) BBL

  7. Mommy Makeover (Combination of surgeries, often breast and abdomen lipo + tummy tuck)

Post-Weight Loss Surgeries

  1. Panniculectomy (Excess skin removal)

  2. Body Lift (Lower, upper, or full-body skin tightening)

Breast Surgeries

  1. Breast Augmentation (Implants or fat transfer)

  2. Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

  3. Breast Reduction

  4. Breast Reconstruction

  5. Gynecomastia Surgery (Male breast reduction)

Liposuction or Liposuction 360º? Lipo 360º or 180º?

Liposuction is the procedure that removes fat from different parts of the body “on-demand,” targeting specific zones (abdomen, arms, neck, back), not necessarily at the same time. The patient can select to have done only the arms or the abdomen and contour only that part.
Instead, the Lipo 360º procedure removes fat from the abdomen and makes a whole circle around the body, offering a contour in the midsection. 180º is the half of it. Simple!

Liposuction or Liposuction + Tummy tuck?

A surgeon can help you determine which procedure is best for your goals and circumstances and if they can be done separately or in the same surgery. A tummy tuck alone helps flatten a bulgy abdomen and tighten saggy skin and muscles, even when you are at your ideal weight, as it involves the removal of loose skin and, occasionally, muscle repair. While the tummy tuck only targets your abdomen, the combination with the liposuction could help achieve better body contour.

Why is so important to know the difference?

It is crucial to know the difference and let your therapist know what procedures you have done so that we can adapt the protocol to maximize the results. The post-op must include all areas surgically treated. For instance, a 45-minute massage for a liposuction 360º would be enough, but the tummy tuck must add an extra 15 minutes so the therapist can focus on that specific area to prevent bulgy scarring along the incision.

Allowing enough time for the therapist to work on all surgically-treated areas ensures proper recovery and minimizes complications. Just like when you apply hair dye, if you wash it off before time, you won’t obtain the same results.