Is this post-op aftercare or a regular lymphatic massage?
This is procedure-specific plastic-surgery aftercare. It differs from Full-Body MLD because treatment is planned around the surgery, affected pathways, treated areas, and stage of healing.
Which post-surgical appointment should I choose?
Choose the 60-minute one-session appointment when you had one procedure. Choose the 90-minute extended one-session appointment when you had two or more procedures, even if they were completed during the same operation. A mommy makeover belongs in the two-or-more-procedures path.
When can I begin post-op lymphatic care?
Timing follows your procedure, incision and drain status, medical history, and surgeon’s instructions. Once you are cleared for hands-on care, the appointment is planned around where you are in recovery, not a generic post-op timetable.
What does early post-op MLD feel like?
Early post-op MLD is light, precise, and pathway-based. The work is organized around fluid movement, comfort, and the tender, healing areas involved in your recovery.
Can you work around incisions and drains?
Yes. Treatment is mapped around the areas your surgeon has cleared, including your incisions, drains, tenderness, and treated regions. The plan changes as you heal, so care stays appropriate to the tissue in front of us.
What if firmness, lumps, or a restricted scar become my main concern?
When the main concern shifts from active swelling to fibrosis, tethering, ropey texture, or a restricted scar, move into Scar and Fibrosis Care. That service is focused on the affected tissue and may combine MLD, scar mobilization, and fascia-focused techniques.
Do you only work with cosmetic plastic surgery recovery?
Plastic-surgery aftercare is the primary focus of this service, including liposuction, Lipo 360, tummy tuck, BBL, mommy makeover, breast surgery, and facial procedures. Reconstructive and orthopedic recovery with localized swelling or tissue change can also be a fit when the booking goal is procedure-specific lymphatic care.
Do I need to choose a package before my first visit?
No. Choose the one-session appointment that matches your procedure count, or choose the matching 3, 6, 9, or 12-session recovery package when you already know you want a series.
How many post-op lymphatic massage sessions are commonly booked after liposuction or a tummy tuck?
The number of sessions depends on your procedure combination, stage of recovery, swelling pattern, and tissue response. For any form of liposuction, the current recovery menu strongly recommends 12 sessions. Three, six, nine, and 12-session packages are also available for clients who want a consistent recovery series at a lower per-session rate.
What should I wear or bring?
Wear loose, clean, comfortable clothing that is easy to change in and out of and allows access to the areas being treated. A bra or bralette with underwear can be a practical choice when you want comfortable coverage while allowing access to planned treatment areas. Clean skin, no makeup on the areas being treated, and limited lotion or body oil are preferred. During full-body red light, the panel reaches the skin that is uncovered, so this can also allow more of the body to receive the light. Post-op clients should arrive in the clothing and compression setup recommended by their surgeon. Professional draping and privacy are maintained throughout the session. Bring any relevant medical information, current compression items, or instructions from your medical team. Review the first-visit guide for practical arrival and appointment details.
Does the one-session post-op appointment include assessment and hands-on treatment?
Yes. The one-procedure appointment reserves 60 minutes, and the two-or-more-procedures appointment reserves 90 minutes. Both include a brief assessment within the appointment, followed by full hands-on, procedure-specific lymphatic care.