Manual Lymphatic Drainage Versus Pneumatic Compression Pump on Cellulite Post Liposuction

Abstract
Background: The presence of cellulite is an aesthetically unacceptable cosmetic problem for most post-adolescent women that can appear post liposuction, it is characterized by dimpled or puckered skin. Manual lymphatic drainage and pneumatic compression pump may be effective in improving cellulite after liposuction.
Aim of Study: This study is conducted to compare the effect of manual lymphatic and pneumatic compression pump on cellulite in females post liposuction.
Subjects and Methods: Thirty female patients with cellulite grade 3 post liposuction at their thighs participated in this study. Their ages ranged from 25 to 45 years. They were selected from the outpatient clinic of Plastic Surgery Depart-ment at Cairo University Hospitals and were divided into two equal groups, each group consisted of 15 patients. Group (A) received manual lymphatic drainage and walking on treadmill three times per week for 8 weeks. Group (B) received pneu-matic compression pump and walking on treadmill three times per week for 8 weeks. Methods of evaluation are cellulite grading scale and thigh circumference.
Results: There was a significant decrease in severity of cellulite in manual lymphatic drainage group when compared with pneumatic compression group.
Conclusion: Manual lymphatic drainage is superior to pneumatic compression pump in the treatment of cellulite.