Lymphatic drainage is an important post-operative care

Lymphatic drainage is an important step in post-operative care that can help speed recovery, reduce swelling, and improve lymphatic circulation. Here are some key considerations:

### 1. Post-operative Recovery
- **Follow your doctor's advice**: Before performing a lymphatic drainage massage, make sure to follow your doctor's post-operative instructions on when to start the massage.
- **Waiting time**: It is usually recommended to start lymphatic drainage within 48 hours to a week after surgery, but the specific time should be determined based on the type of surgery and your doctor's advice.

### 2. Choose a professional
- **Certified massage therapist**: Choose an experienced and certified professional for lymphatic drainage massage, and make sure they understand the special needs of post-operative care.

### 3. Massage technique
- **Gentle pressure**: Lymphatic drainage massage should use gentle techniques and avoid applying excessive pressure to the post-operative area.
- **Directionality**: The massage should follow the direction of lymph flow, usually moving from the distal end of the body to the proximal end.

### 4. Monitor reactions
- **Observe your body's reactions**: If you feel pain, increased swelling, or other discomfort during the massage, communicate with the masseur in time and stop the massage.
- **Watch for changes in symptoms**: Keep an eye on swelling, redness, or other abnormal symptoms, and consult a doctor if necessary.

### 5. Postoperative care
- **Stay hydrated**: Drink plenty of water after the massage to help the body excrete toxins and excess fluid.
- **Avoid strenuous activities**: In the early stages of recovery, avoid strenuous exercise and high-intensity activities to promote physical recovery.

### 6. Regular follow-up
- **Regular check-ups**: Follow your doctor's advice for regular check-ups to ensure a smooth recovery process.

Lymphatic drainage massage plays an important role in recovery after plastic surgery, and proper care and professional operation can greatly improve recovery results. If you have any other specific questions or content you would like to know, please feel free to ask!