After body procedures such as liposuction or a tummy tuck, it is common to experience swelling and fluid retention while the body heals. Many surgeons recommend lymphatic drainage as part of recovery, alongside their own aftercare instructions.
Medical clearance comes first
Our post-operative treatments are provided only with appropriate medical/surgical clearance, and are adapted to your stage of recovery. Before your first session, please bring or share your surgeon’s clearance and any instructions you have been given about garments, pressure or areas to avoid.
What a session involves
- Very gentle, rhythmic techniques that encourage fluid to move away from the treated areas.
- Careful work around incisions and any sensitive or firm areas, always within what your surgeon has advised.
- Time to check in on how you are feeling, and to adjust each session to your recovery.
Why sessions are booked as a course
Recovery happens over weeks, so post-op care is usually planned as a series. That is why we offer our Post-Op Care Package of 5 or 10 sessions, as well as single 90 minute Post-Op Lymphatic Drainage and 120 minute Post-Op Sculpt & Drain sessions.
When to call your surgeon instead
If you notice increasing pain, redness, heat, fever, unusual discharge, or swelling in one leg, contact your surgeon or a doctor straight away. We will always pause treatment and refer you if something does not look right.
This article is general information, not medical advice. A consultation with our clinician is highly recommended before beginning a program, and please tell us about any health conditions, pregnancy, recent procedures or medication.
