If you want to get the most out of your surgery recovery, you should definitely consider a post-operative massage. A post-operative massage is a procedure performed on those who have undergone plastic surgery.

A post-operative massage is a gentle form of massage that increases blood flow and promotes recovery by targeting the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system helps process waste and absorbs fluids. After surgery, these fluids can harden, which is often painful. A post-operative massage prevents and treats this hardening of fluids by reducing inflammation and promoting circulation to the affected area.

The massages also serve to promote the aesthetic you wish for yourself and aid in reducing things like scarring and discomfort.

Post-operative massage therapy is tailored to help recovery and limit problems.

Depending on the massage technique, we can help promote circulation and blood flow throughout your body–although primarily in the area that was treated. This improvement of circulation allows for nutrients to easily be brought to certain areas. With the increase of nutrients, soft tissues have an easier time in repairing.

There are a few different types of massages, depending on where you had your plastic surgery and the amount of discomfort you’re in, you may consider applying one or a few of these techniques to improve your recovery.

A lymphatic drainage massage (LDM) involves the careful movement of excess fluid from your lymph nodes elsewhere. Common after a surgery is performed, lymph nodes tend to swell and become filled with fluid. This can become extremely uncomfortable, and even painful, if not addressed. 

LDM is designed to drain this excess fluid. A thorough massage of certain areas of the body with a certain amount of pressure will see it done. By so doing, the lymph nodes are left clear, and your body can heal and recover faster than otherwise.

Another helpful technique is transverse friction. In this technique, the goal is to help reduce or remove scar tissue. By applying careful pressure to a targeted area, we can work to remove the scar tissue which will allow the body to heal. By so doing, a considerate amount of pain or discomfort can be removed.