Common Post-Op Questions

Welcome to House of Wellness! We are here to help you in your post-op recovery process. Let’s get straight to the point. There’s no easy way to say this, your recovery might be painful, slow, and you might not feel 100% until you are 8-12 weeks post op. Remember that final results are seen anywhere between 6 - 12 months. However, no worries! Like we said, we are here to help.

I just got surgery, now what?

Step number one is to be patient with your recovery process. You might be one of the few that feel great after week 1, (and that’s amazing!) but it will most likely take you a longer time before you feel 100% ok.
In the mean time, lymphatic drainage will greatly accelerate your healing process! You’ll feel better after each treatment.

What’s Post-op Lymphatic Drainage?

Lymphatic drainage is a gentle massage technique that encourages the flow of lymph fluid throughout your body. It reduces swelling, edema bruising, discomfort and sometimes pain.
Since surgical procedures like BBLs, tummy tucks, and liposuction often lead to fluid buildup in the tissues, lymphatic drainage promotes the movement of this excess fluid, which in turn reduce swelling and the risk of seromas (fluid pockets) accelerating the healing process.

ATTENTION: Post-op lymphatic drainage is NOT body contouring. It is a special treatment meant specifically for clients who have gone through cosmetic surgery.

When can I start this treatment?

Post-Op lymphatic drainage can start as soon as day 1. We understand there will be discomfort so if you wait until day 2 there will be no problem! However, the sooner, the better. If it makes you feel more comfortable, please talk to your doctor about their recommendation.

Is this treatment painful?

The treatment itself is not painful nor is it meant to be. HOWEVER, because your body has recently gone through physical trauma, you may feel burning sensations, discomfort and yes, even pain. It all depends on your pain tolerance. We will always work with you based on the stage you are in. It might be uncomfortable during your massage but you will feel almost instant relief after.

How many sessions will I need?

We love this question! and we would love to tell you that 10 is enough but that might not be the case and so our answer is, you should be on a treatment plan for the first 3 months of your surgery. Whether you decide to book with us or not, know that the more sessions, the better. We offer packages of 5 and 10 which you will see in our booking page.

What to do Pre-Op or Pre-surgery?

There are 2 crucial, highly recommended steps prior to your surgery:

1. The Masaje Colonico: Our in house developed detox technique. This is essentially a deep gut cleanse that helps get rid of excess waste in the body prior to your surgery. This is important because with a clean gut, you will be able to better absorb any post-op supplements or treatments you may take. You will not only feel lighter the day after this cleanse but you will recover faster. We recommend 1 session 2 - 4 weeks before your surgery date. Please read our Masaje Colonico page for more info on that.

2. Pre-op or pre-surgical lymphatic drainage: This treatment serves specifically to prep your body BEFORE surgery. It aims to optimize the body’s lymphatic system to help ensure a smoother recovery once the surgical procedure is completed. It’s designed to reduce any pre-existing fluid retention, congestion, or inflammation in the tissues which will help in the recovery process post-surgery. We recommend 1 -3 sessions within 2 - 14 days before your surgery date.
   

For clarification on any of these questions or if you have any more, please feel free to reach out! You can text 401-626-9410 for more info on Post-Op lymphatic drainage.

We are here to help you along this journey of healing. We not only offer the treatment, but you’ll receive recipes, tips, and advice of things you can make/do at home to help you keep the lymph moving. We thank you for trusting us and hope to hear from you soon!