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Is it ok to massage the muscles and area around the surgery area?
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Depends: It depends on how long ago the surgery was and if the incision has healed. The surgeon can let you know when it is safe to start.
Answered 3/26/2013
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See below: I would suggest that you can do this to yourself. Anyone else will not be able to tell what pressure to put on the site.
Answered 4/24/2015
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