Jason Emer, MD, FAAD, FACS
Six Pack, Glutes And A Chest Contour: Why Lymphatic Drainage Is Part Of The Plan, Not Optional
How Dr. Jason Emer's post-surgical lymphatic drainage protocol moves swelling, speeds healing and helps the sculpted result settle into the shape it was carved to be.
Dr. Jason Emer MD · FAAD · FACS
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Patients of the practice, from Dr. Emer's published before and after gallery. Each case is one patient. Individual results vary.
Chest, abs, back and glutes carved to high definition, then settled with lymphatic drainage, red light, hyperbaric oxygen and IV therapy: the protocol that makes the result last.
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From the filmed session
What Dr. Emer did · MAXORIS
Fat removal and contouring of the pectoral region to define the chest wall and eliminate gynecomastia appearance.
“He had his chest done.”
Dr. Emer, in the film
Six-pack etching with fat removal from the rectus abdominis and obliques, carving the vertical and horizontal lines of the abdominal wall.
“He did stomach.”
Dr. Emer, in the film
Contouring of the mid and lower back to define the lumbar dimples and create a tapered torso silhouette.
“We even did some in the back.”
Dr. Emer, in the film
Sculpting around the gluteal muscles to lift and project the buttocks, creating a perky, athletic contour.
“Look at these glutes. He's got some phenomenal glutes going on here.”
Dr. Emer, in the film
Licensed massage therapist performs manual lymphatic drainage to move fluid, reduce swelling and tightness, and help the skin contract over the new contour.
“I kind of even do a method where I help contour what Dr. Emmer has already done. So it just gives the glutes a nice little enhancement as well.”
Dr. Emer, in the film
Photobiomodulation to reduce inflammation and support cellular repair during the healing phase.
“He's done IV therapy, red light, hyperaric, lymphatic drainages.”
Dr. Emer, in the film
Concentrated oxygen delivered under pressure to accelerate tissue healing and reduce recovery time.
“He's done IV therapy, red light, hyperaric, lymphatic drainages.”
Dr. Emer, in the film
Intravenous hydration and healing support customized to the patient's recovery needs.
“He's done IV therapy, red light, hyperaric, lymphatic drainages.”
Dr. Emer, in the film
Why patients fly in
Dr. Emer designs the aftercare protocol before the procedure: lymphatic drainage, red light, hyperbaric oxygen and IV therapy are scheduled as part of the case, not optional add-ons.
“This is why Dr. Emmer is so fantastic and intelligent because he knows that this is part of it to get the results that you optimal want.”
Licensed massage therapist works with the sculpted lines Dr. Emer carved, manually contouring the glutes and abs during lymphatic drainage to enhance the definition as swelling moves out.
“I kind of even do a method where I help contour what Dr. Emmer has already done. So it just gives the glutes a nice little enhancement as well.”
This patient showed a visible six-pack, lifted glutes and almost no bruising days after surgery, a result of the combined surgical technique and aggressive aftercare protocol.
“I mean where's like the bruising? Like no bruising.”
The protocol does not stop when swelling goes down. Patients return for ongoing lymphatic work to maintain the contour and support long-term results.
“Even after, you know, his posttop, he's going to come back and continue our lymphatic drainage massages because that's how much it benefits our patients.”
THE THINKING BEHIND THE TREATMENT
Follow Dr. Emer’s approach through the stages described in this case.
Back to the video ↗Minimal bruising, a visible six pack, and a contoured torso that is healing faster than most.
This patient had his chest, abdomen, back and glutes sculpted by Dr. Emer. The video shows him days after surgery: the six pack is visible, the glutes are lifted, the whole torso reads as one contoured shape, and there is almost no bruising.
That outcome is not surgery alone. It is surgery plus a recovery plan built around lymphatic drainage, red light therapy, hyperbaric oxygen and IV therapy. The therapist works with the sculpted lines Dr. Emer carved, flushing swelling and contouring the glutes and abs as the tissue settles. She describes it as enhancing what Dr. Emer already did, not replacing it.
“I kind of even do a method where I help contour what Dr. Emmer has already done. So it just gives the glutes a nice little enhancement as well.”DR. JASON EMER · FROM THE VIDEO
This patient had his chest, abdomen, back and glutes sculpted by Dr. Emer. The video shows him days after surgery: minimal bruising, the six pack visible, the glutes lifted, and the whole torso reading as one contoured shape.
That outcome is not surgery alone. It is surgery plus a recovery plan built around lymphatic drainage, red light therapy, hyperbaric oxygen and IV therapy. The therapist in this video is a licensed massage therapist and medical esthetician who specializes in post-surgical lymphatic work, and she is clear about what happens without it: the result does not settle the way it was designed to.
This patient is on a protocol that includes lymphatic drainage, IV therapy for hydration and healing support, red light therapy to reduce inflammation, and hyperbaric oxygen to accelerate tissue repair. The therapist calls it customized to him, and she says it is why he has almost no bruising and is healing faster than most.
She also says the lymphatic work does not stop after the first few sessions. He will continue drainage massages as part of maintaining the result, because the benefit is ongoing.
Surgery carves the shape. Recovery makes it last. / Patient story
Minimal bruising, a visible six pack, and a contoured torso that is healing faster than most.
This patient had his chest, abdomen, back and glutes sculpted by Dr. Emer. The video shows him days after surgery: the six pack is visible, the glutes are lifted, the whole torso reads as one contoured shape, and there is almost no bruising.
That outcome is not surgery alone. It is surgery plus a recovery plan built around lymphatic drainage, red light therapy, hyperbaric oxygen and IV therapy. The therapist works with the sculpted lines Dr. Emer carved, flushing swelling and contouring the glutes and abs as the tissue settles. She describes it as enhancing what Dr. Emer already did, not replacing it.
This patient had his chest, abdomen, back and glutes sculpted by Dr. Emer. The video shows him days after surgery: minimal bruising, the six pack visible, the glutes lifted, and the whole torso reading as one contoured shape.
That outcome is not surgery alone. It is surgery plus a recovery plan built around lymphatic drainage, red light therapy, hyperbaric oxygen and IV therapy. The therapist in this video is a licensed massage therapist and medical esthetician who specializes in post-surgical lymphatic work, and she is clear about what happens without it: the result does not settle the way it was designed to.
Liposculpture removes fat and carves definition, but the body responds with swelling and fluid buildup. Lymphatic drainage moves that fluid out of the tissue, reduces tightness and soreness, and helps the skin contract over the new contour.
The therapist works with the sculpted lines Dr. Emer carved, flushing swelling and contouring the glutes and abs as the tissue settles. She describes it as enhancing what Dr. Emer already did, not replacing it.
How recovery is built
Customized to how your body heals, not a one-size template.
Licensed massage therapist moves fluid out of the tissue, reduces tightness and soreness, and helps the skin contract over the new contour.
Reduces inflammation and supports tissue repair at the cellular level.
Accelerates healing by delivering concentrated oxygen to the tissue.
Hydration and healing support delivered directly into the bloodstream.
The treatment, explained
Also called lymphatic massage after liposuction, post-op recovery protocol, red light therapy after surgery, hyperbaric oxygen for healing, IV therapy for recovery, aftercare for body sculpting, high-definition liposculpture recovery.
Signature procedures
Body / AETHRAFORM top tier
The top tier of MAXORIS™ body sculpting: high-definition liposculpture, fat grafting and internal tightening, planned as one masculine geometry rather than separate areas.
Peptides / biologic optimization
Peptide and biologic protocols for recovery, body composition and longevity, with epigenetic testing. RECODEX™ peptides are available to purchase through the practice after consultation.
Face / jaw
Dr. Emer's male jaw and face sculpting: a sharp mandibular line and defined angles, built with structural filler, debulking liposuction with internal heating, and hidden-scar neck lifting when the anatomy calls for it.
Why Dr. Emer
Two decades of outcomes that settle cleanly, because aftercare is built into the plan from the start.
Dr. Emer built his reputation on high-definition body sculpting that reads as natural at rest and unmistakable in motion. He pioneered techniques that are now taught internationally, and he personally performs every procedure in his practice.
His results last because he does not hand you a result and walk away. Recovery is a protocol: lymphatic drainage to move swelling, red light therapy to reduce inflammation, hyperbaric oxygen to accelerate tissue repair, and IV therapy for hydration and healing support. The therapist in the video below is a licensed massage therapist and medical esthetician who specializes in post-surgical lymphatic work, and she is clear about what happens without it: the result does not settle the way it was designed to.
Liposculpture removes fat and carves definition, but the body responds with fluid buildup. Lymphatic drainage moves that fluid out.
The tissue feels tight and sore after surgery. Drainage reduces that discomfort and helps you move more comfortably.
The skin has to contract over the new contour. Lymphatic work supports that process so the result settles cleanly.
The therapist works with the sculpted lines Dr. Emer already carved, contouring the glutes and abs as the tissue settles.
Asked plainly, answered plainly
Yes. The therapist in this case was asked directly whether this patient could achieve his result without aftercare. Her answer: no. She compared skipping it to going to the gym once and expecting to lose twenty pounds. It is not sustainable. Dr. Emer builds the aftercare protocol into the surgical plan because it is how the result settles the way it was carved.
That depends on what was done and how your body heals. Most patients continue sessions for weeks after surgery, and some continue lymphatic work long-term to maintain the contour. The protocol is customized during consultation and adjusted as you heal.
Lymphatic drainage moves swelling faster than the body would on its own. The patient in this video showed a visible six-pack, lifted glutes and almost no bruising days after surgery. The full result continues to settle over weeks to months as the skin contracts.
The therapist uses manual techniques to move fluid out of the tissue, reduce tightness and soreness, and help the skin contract over the new contour. She also contours the glutes and abs as the tissue settles, working with the sculpted lines Dr. Emer carved. It is not a relaxation massage. It is a medical protocol.
Red light therapy, also called photobiomodulation, reduces inflammation and supports tissue repair at the cellular level. It accelerates healing and is part of the combined protocol Dr. Emer uses with lymphatic drainage, hyperbaric oxygen and IV therapy.
The result does not settle the way it was designed to. Dr. Emer built his reputation on outcomes that last, and aftercare is how that happens. The therapist was clear: this is part of the surgery, not optional.
No. The technique requires a licensed massage therapist who specializes in post-surgical lymphatic work. The therapist in this case is also a medical esthetician. She knows the anatomy, the surgical technique Dr. Emer used, and how to contour the result as it settles. Home massage does not replace this.
The protocol is customized to your procedure and how your body heals. This patient had chest, abs, back and glutes sculpted, and Dr. Emer prescribed lymphatic drainage, red light, hyperbaric oxygen and IV therapy. Your plan is determined during consultation.
A consultation with Dr. Emer covers your goals, your build, and how recovery is built into the plan from the start.
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