Welcome to class! Are you a lymphatic massage therapist who recieved a phone call or email from a potential client asking if you could reduce swelling after their tummy tuck? You have come to the right place!

A tummy tuck operation, also known as an abdominoplasty, seeks to remove excess skin from the abdomen area. Muscle repair may also be included. We can learn to help these clients safely with manual lymphatic drainage massage as well as other massage techniques.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, students will have knowledge of several abdominal plastic surgery procedures as well as massage modalities that can help patient recovery. 

LEARNING OUTCOME: Students will demonstrate familiarity with popular abdominal wall contouring plastic surgery procedures, including their side effects and how massage can benefit client recovery. 

Course Objectives:

List reasons why clients choose abdominoplasty

List potential side effects of abdominoplasty

List medications the client may be taking

Describe what happens to lymphatic pathways after an abdominoplasty

List contraindications to massage

Design a sample session for a post-op client based on your current knowledge and skills

Let’s begin by learning more about abdominoplasty and other abdominal wall contouring plastic surgery procedures from plastic surgeons: