Fluid under nipples 11 days post op.. should i stop massaging??

[hank]

I had my vaser/lipo (no excision) gynecomastia surgery 11 days ago from today.. i was advised to start massaging the lumps and bumps after 6 days post op.. it seems like once i started massaging i am now starting to develop fluid under both nipples.. could this be because of the massaging? or is this is a part of the healing process? i can tell its a watery like liquid because its got the wave effect if i tap on it. 
Any advice?

[Dr. Elliot Jacobs]

I do not understand the logic of your doctor's advice.

If you only had liposuction, then it would be best for you to wear a compression garment so that everything heals together firmly.  If you massage too soon, you prevent the early healing and then the body will leak fluid into the liposuctioned area, resulting in fluid accumulation.  Later on, once healing has occurred, one might consider massage -- but only if needed.

Dr Jacobs

[hank]

yes i am wearing the compression garmet with the foam pads as well. i do feel some scar tissue starting to develop but im worried if i continue to massage it out the fluid buildup will get worse

[Dr. Elliot Jacobs]

At eleven days post op, you are definitely not feeling scar tissue -- it doesn't happen that fast.  And massaging will not prevent scar tissue -- it is the natural way the body heals.

Dr JAcobs