Post Surgical

Lymphatic drainage massage is the optimal post-operative care treatment for plastic surgery patients as it reduces swelling, by draining bodily fluids through your lymph nodes. One of the main complications after plastic surgery is known as fibrosis, or chronic inflammatory reactions from fluid build-ups lying under your skin when left untreated. Fibrosis can cause hardening of the skin, swelling or bruising to occur. The main benefits of draining your lymphatic system include:

Detoxification

Reduction in Swelling

Improving your rate of recovery

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It is recommended for the physician to clear the patient prior to seeking treatment. Lymphatic drainage is the optimal post-operative treatment for the procedures listed below:

Liposuction

BBL procedures

Tummy tuck

Facelift

Neck lift

Breast augmentation and reduction

Rhinoplasty

Studies show patients who utilize lymphatic drainage massage treatments can expect 50% reduction in recovery time. This particular study, published in 2014 in the Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, examined 18 post-operative plastic surgery patients. Results they found are:

More than 50% of the patient’s fibrosis diminished

Decreased post-operative pain

Significant reduction of swelling

Another study found the effects of manual lymphatic drainage even more significant. Patricia Depoli, MD of Saint Francis Hospital and Laurie A. Casas, MD, FACS, at Northwestern University Medical School Glenbrook Hospital—have studied post-operative recovery of patients in 13 plastic surgery areas, and conclude:

Average recovery time with lymphatic drainage is 3 weeks to 6 months

Without lymphatic drainage, recovery time is 9-18 months

To sum up, lymphatic drainage massage will significantly speed up the recovery process with plastic surgery patients by reducing swelling, soreness and avoiding any potential complications with a few 50-minute sessions.

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Mini Flush

Face Only

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Beauty Flush

Full Body

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Ultimate Brazilian Flush

Full Body & Face

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Phase 1

POST COSMETIC SURGERY Healing

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Phase 2

POST COSMETIC SURGERY repair

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Phase 3

POST COSMETIC SURGERY restore

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Post Cosmetic Surgery Phase 1 - Healing

Accelerate your recovery with our specialized Post Cosmetic Surgery Lymphatic Drainage Massage, expertly curated and designed by us to support optimal healing and enhance your surgical results. Phase 1 is targeted to expedite healing, eliminate fluid from open incisions, reduce swelling, post surgical pain and brusing. 10% discount automatically applied on 5 + sessions.

Post Cosmetic Surgery Phase 2 - Repair

Accelerate your recovery with our specialized Post Cosmetic Surgery Lymphatic Drainage Massage, expertly curated and designed by us to support optimal healing and enhance your surgical results. Phase 2 is geared toward breaking up scar tissue utilizing advance techniques. This series aims to soften and break down scar tissue that may form after surgery, promoting smoother healing. We employ specific methods to address and/or prevent the formation of fibrosis, ensuring that the tissue remains healthy and pliable. This reduces the risk of long term complications and supports optimal cosmetic results. Each session is tailored to support the body's natural healing process, enhance circulation, reduce inflammation and improves recovery. 10% discount automatically applied on 5 + sessions.

Post Cosmetic Surgery Phase 3 - Restore

During Phase 3 you'll continue to receive a tailored combination of services customized to your needs from Phase 1 and 2. In addition, to optimize healing this phase includes 15 minutes in our sauna and up to 6 minutes in our cold plunge **clearance from you cosmetic surgeon required for sauna and/or cold plunge. 10% discount automatically applied on 5 + sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Post-Surgical Lymphatic Drainage in Los Angeles

  • Q: What is post-surgical lymphatic drainage and why is it critical after cosmetic surgery?

    Post-surgical lymphatic drainage is a highly specialized, clinical-grade manual physical therapy designed strictly to assist the body's natural healing process after invasive cosmetic procedures like liposuction, tummy tucks, and BBLs. Surgery infuses heavy trauma into the localized deep tissues, disrupting normal circulatory pathways and triggering severe fluid accumulation. By applying precisely directed, gentle manual mobilization, our certified massage therapists safely reroute this trapped fluid out of the body, which drastically accelerates swelling reduction, minimizes bruising, and protects the integrity of your surgical results.

  • Q: Can post-op lymphatic treatments at your Sherman Oaks clinic prevent or smooth out fibrosis?

    Yes, preventing and managing post-surgical fibrosis—the hard, painful, or bumpy lumps of scar tissue that form under the skin—is a core focus of our post-operative care. Without expert manual intervention, stagnant fluid can harden within the healing tissue layers, potentially blurring your surgical definition. Our certified therapists utilize authentic Brazilian post-op protocols to carefully loosen cellular congestion, break down dense tissue, and promote smooth, completely even skin reattachment across the treated areas.

  • Q: How soon after liposuction or a tummy tuck can I receive a post-surgical massage?

    The exact timing depends heavily on your plastic surgeon's specific medical guidance and the nature of your cosmetic procedure, though gentle manual drainage is typically introduced quite early in the initial recovery stages to combat immediate swelling. Our certified staff is fully trained and compliant with California massage therapy standards under CAMTC license number 76588, ensuring all physical treatments are executed with clinical safety and precision. We carefully adjust the pressure, focus, and duration of each appointment to accommodate your specific healing timeline and tissue sensitivity.

  • Q: What is the difference between standard post-op care and manual lymphatic drainage for men?

    Male post-surgical recovery requires a distinct physical strategy, particularly when managing tissue density following high-definition procedures such as male abdominal etching. Standard post-op care focuses broadly on generalized swelling, whereas male-centric protocols focus heavily on preserving precise surgical definition. At our 13325 Ventura Blvd facility, we combine our firm-pressure manual flushing with specialized techniques to prevent post-surgical inflammation and fibrosis from obscuring the chiseled muscle lines, ensuring your masculine contouring remains crisp as you heal.

  • Q: How do thermal contrast therapies and advanced modalities support surgical healing?

    Integrating advanced modalities alongside hands-on physical therapy creates a multi-modality approach that maximizes your tissue regeneration. At Brazilian Beauty Bar, post-op clients can complement their manual flushes with private wellness room access to our custom Infrared Sauna and Cold Plunge circuits. This advanced thermal contrast method uses deep-tissue cellular heating and rapid cold-shock exposure to drastically reduce systemic inflammation, optimize cellular circulation, and flush metabolic waste far more efficiently than touch alone.

  • Q: How can I book a post-operative package and set up payment installments?

    We offer modern, flexible digital booking and transparent financial planning so you can secure your recovery care without unnecessary stress. Because post-cosmetic surgery requires consistent maintenance to ensure optimal smoothing, we provide tailored treatment packages paired with flexible installment programs. You can coordinate your post-op care timeline, confirm pricing details, or reserve an appointment with our accommodating team in Sherman Oaks by calling our office directly at (818) 616-9001.


  • Q: What is post-surgical lymphatic drainage and why is it critical after cosmetic surgery?

    Post-surgical lymphatic drainage is a highly specialized, clinical-grade manual physical therapy designed strictly to assist the body's natural healing process after invasive cosmetic procedures like liposuction, tummy tucks, and BBLs. Surgery infuses heavy trauma into the localized deep tissues, disrupting normal circulatory pathways and triggering severe fluid accumulation. By applying precisely directed, gentle manual mobilization, our certified massage therapists safely reroute this trapped fluid out of the body, which drastically accelerates swelling reduction, minimizes bruising, and protects the integrity of your surgical results.


  • Q: Can post-op lymphatic treatments at your Sherman Oaks clinic prevent or smooth out fibrosis?

    Yes, preventing and managing post-surgical fibrosis—the hard, painful, or bumpy lumps of scar tissue that form under the skin—is a core focus of our post-operative care. Without expert manual intervention, stagnant fluid can harden within the healing tissue layers, potentially blurring your surgical definition. Our certified therapists utilize authentic Brazilian post-op protocols to carefully loosen cellular congestion, break down dense tissue, and promote smooth, completely even skin reattachment across the treated areas.


  • Q: How soon after liposuction or a tummy tuck can I receive a post-surgical massage?

    The exact timing depends heavily on your plastic surgeon's specific medical guidance and the nature of your cosmetic procedure, though gentle manual drainage is typically introduced quite early in the initial recovery stages to combat immediate swelling. Our certified staff is fully trained and compliant with California massage therapy standards under CAMTC license number 76588, ensuring all physical treatments are executed with clinical safety and precision. We carefully adjust the pressure, focus, and duration of each appointment to accommodate your specific healing timeline and tissue sensitivity.


  • Q: What is the difference between standard post-op care and manual lymphatic drainage for men?

    Male post-surgical recovery requires a distinct physical strategy, particularly when managing tissue density following high-definition procedures such as male abdominal etching. Standard post-op care focuses broadly on generalized swelling, whereas male-centric protocols focus heavily on preserving precise surgical definition. At our 13325 Ventura Blvd facility, we combine our firm-pressure manual flushing with specialized techniques to prevent post-surgical inflammation and fibrosis from obscuring the chiseled muscle lines, ensuring your masculine contouring remains crisp as you heal.


  • Q: How do thermal contrast therapies and advanced modalities support surgical healing?

    Integrating advanced modalities alongside hands-on physical therapy creates a multi-modality approach that maximizes your tissue regeneration. At Brazilian Beauty Bar, post-op clients can complement their manual flushes with private wellness room access to our custom Infrared Sauna and Cold Plunge circuits. This advanced thermal contrast method uses deep-tissue cellular heating and rapid cold-shock exposure to drastically reduce systemic inflammation, optimize cellular circulation, and flush metabolic waste far more efficiently than touch alone.


  • Q: How can I book a post-operative package and set up payment installments?

    We offer modern, flexible digital booking and transparent financial planning so you can secure your recovery care without unnecessary stress. Because post-cosmetic surgery requires consistent maintenance to ensure optimal smoothing, we provide tailored treatment packages paired with flexible installment programs. You can coordinate your post-op care timeline, confirm pricing details, or reserve an appointment with our accommodating team in Sherman Oaks by calling our office directly at (818) 616-9001.