Post-Surgery Lymphatic Massage: Accelerate Healing, Reduce Swelling

Welcome to Your Post-Surgery Recovery Journey

Our specialized post-surgery lymphatic massage is designed to support your body’s healing process, reduce swelling, and promote a smoother recovery after surgery. Whether you’ve undergone cosmetic or medical procedures, this targeted treatment is essential for achieving the best possible results during your recovery.

What is Post-Surgery Lymphatic Massage?

Understanding the Practice:

Post-surgery lymphatic massage is a gentle, yet effective technique that focuses on stimulating the lymphatic system to reduce swelling, prevent fluid buildup, and promote faster healing. This treatment integrates both the Vodder and Brazilian methods, ensuring a comprehensive approach to your recovery. By encouraging the natural flow of lymphatic fluids, it helps your body eliminate toxins, reduce inflammation, and minimize the risk of complications such as fibrosis.

Who Can Benefit?

Ideal for:

  • Cosmetic Surgery Recovery: Essential for those recovering from procedures like tummy tucks, liposuction, breast augmentation, or facelifts to reduce swelling and promote a smooth, even recovery.

  • Medical Surgery Recovery: Beneficial for anyone recovering from general surgery, helping to minimize swelling and discomfort.

  • Preventing Complications: Helps prevent common post-surgical issues such as fibrosis, seromas, and uneven healing by promoting proper fluid drainage.

What to Expect During Your Session

Personalized Consultation:

Before your session, we’ll have a detailed consultation to understand your specific surgery, recovery progress, and any concerns you may have. This allows us to tailor the treatment to your unique needs, ensuring the most effective support for your healing process.

The Massage Experience:

You’ll receive the massage at our specialized East Nashville location, where we provide a serene, comfortable environment tailored to post-surgical care. The treatment involves gentle, rhythmic strokes over the surgical areas and surrounding tissues, focusing on reducing swelling, preventing fluid buildup, and promoting overall healing.

Post-Treatment Care:

After your session, we’ll provide guidance on how to care for your body as it continues to heal. We recommend staying hydrated, following your surgeon’s advice, and continuing regular sessions as needed to support your recovery.

Why Choose Our Post-Surgery Lymphatic Massage?

  • Specialized Training: Our therapist is highly trained in both the Vodder and Brazilian methods, with extensive experience in post-surgical care.

  • Focused Care: This treatment is specifically designed for post-surgery recovery, addressing the unique challenges of healing after surgery.

  • Tranquil Setting: Enjoy your post-surgery care in a calming, private environment designed to support relaxation and recovery.

Post-Op FAQ’s

  • A post-surgery lymphatic massage is a gentle technique designed to stimulate the lymphatic system, reduce swelling, and promote faster healing after cosmetic or medical surgery. It helps remove excess fluid, reduce bruising, and prevent complications such as fibrosis or seromas.

  • Typically, you can start lymphatic massage 3-7 days after surgery, depending on your doctor’s recommendation. The timing may vary based on the type of surgery, so it’s essential to consult your surgeon before booking your first session.

  • Initially, 2-3 sessions per week are often recommended to manage swelling and fluid buildup. As your recovery progresses, the frequency can be adjusted based on your needs.

  • The number of sessions depends on your body, the type of surgery, and how you’re healing. Most clients benefit from a series of 5-10 sessions to achieve optimal results, though some may require more or fewer based on individual needs.

  • No, lymphatic drainage is a very gentle technique. While you may experience some sensitivity in the areas treated post-surgery, the massage itself should feel relaxing and soothing, not painful. If you feel discomfort, let your therapist know, and adjustments can be made.

  • You can wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing to your session. If compression garments are part of your post-surgery care, you can wear them before and after the session, but your therapist will need access to the treated areas during the massage.

  • Most clients feel more comfortable, with reduced swelling and a sense of relief after their massage. Some clients report feeling lighter or more relaxed. In some cases, you may feel a bit tired or have the urge to use the bathroom frequently, which is normal as your body is eliminating excess fluids.

  • No, lymphatic drainage massage can be beneficial for recovery after a variety of surgeries, including mastectomies, hernia repairs, and orthopedic procedures, as well as cosmetic surgeries like tummy tucks, liposuction, and Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs).

  • Yes, if you have certain medical conditions like active infections, blood clots (DVT), untreated heart failure, or certain cancers, lymphatic drainage may not be appropriate. It’s important to consult with your doctor before booking your session to ensure it’s safe for you.

  • It’s best to stay well-hydrated before your session and avoid heavy meals immediately before. Wearing loose, comfortable clothing and bringing any doctor-recommended compression garments will ensure a smooth experience.

  • Yes! In fact, lymphatic drainage can complement other post-surgical treatments such as scar management, wound care, or physical therapy. Always consult with your doctor to ensure a safe combination of treatments.