Pre & Post Surgical Care
Pre Surgical Treatment
Surgeons find it easier to make an incision through clean, well drained tissue, particularly in any sort of aesthetic surgery. It is recommended that patients have 1 to 2 Lymphatic Drainage Massages 2 to 4 days prior to the scheduled procedure.
These gentle therapeutic massages help to drain toxins and free radicals from tissue, creating healthier tissue going into surgery. This results in reduced bruising, swelling and overall discomfort for the patient.
Post Surgical Lymphatic Drainage Massage
The most common side effects of cosmetic surgery are swelling. This is a normal inflammatory response and a part of the healing process as fluid rushes to the area to nourish it with white blood cells. Body procedures, particularly tummy tucks and liposuction, often cause additional swelling as excess fluid and fat cells will harden within a few weeks of surgery.
We recommend that patients have a minimum of 8 Lymphatic Drainage Massages starting from 3 to 7 days after surgery.
Why Is Lymphatic Massage Important After Cosmetic Surgery?
One of the side effects of cosmetic surgery is swelling. This is a normal inflammatory response and a part of the healing process as fluid rushes to the area to nourish it with white blood cells. Body procedures, particularly tummy tucks and liposuction, often cause additional swelling as excess fluid and fat cells will harden within a few weeks of surgery.
Lymphatic massage helps to move the fluid that’s built up and allows it to move back into lymphatic passages where excess waste and fluid can be flushed from the body. This prevents fibrosis, which is the development of thick, fibrosis scar tissue under the skin as well as reduces swelling and bruising. Many doctors highly recommend lymphatic drainage after surgery for both their patients’ comfort as well as to help them get the best possible results after their procedure.
Inflammation
We use Manual Lymphatic Drainage techniques to help guide the excess fluid to the lymph nodes. This helps reduce inflammation and pain. It is important to book your Post surgery aftercare sessions to help prevent seromas and increase the risk of infections
Garment Advice
Having the correct garment for your specific surgery is very important. During your consultation, the therapist will check that your garment has the right fit, compression and support. Incorrect or badly fit garments can lead to seromas and fibrosis.
Fibrosis
To minimise the uneven build-up of connective tissue, we recommend that you book your post surgery aftercare sessions as soon as you can. This might require the combination of Manual Lymphatic Drainage, cavitation, radiofrequency, ultrasound.
Shape
Part of your post surgery aftercare includes helping you maintain your desired shape. This is why it is important to start with the right aftercare programme, follow your surgeons advice and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Liposuction
Book your post surgery recovery session 24hour after your liposuction for better results. It is important that you wear the right garment for your surgery as much as you can. We recommend 5 sessions to start with and to book the session daily.
Tummy Tuck
Tummy tucks have a high tendency to develop seromas, make sure you wear extra compression and use of a post surgery board to help you maintain the correct posture underneath your garment. Book your post surgery recovery session 24hour after your Tummy tuck and follow the recommendation by your surgeon and therapist.
BBL
Make your that you do not sit directly on your bum! This is particularly important for maintaining your desired shape. Always bring your BBL cushion and that you wear your specialised BBL garment. Book your post surgery recovery session 24hour after your BBL and follow the recommendation by your surgeon and therapist. We help to look after the liposuction area.
Breast Reduction
Make you wear the prescribed garment and book your post surgery recovery session 24hour after your surgery. This will help with the inflammation and back pain.
Rhynoplasty
Book your post surgery recovery session 24hour after your procedure to help with the excess of fluid and bruises
Gynecomasty
Make you wear the prescribed garment and book your post surgery recovery session 24hour after your surgery. This will help with the inflammation and back pain.