Post Cosmetic Home Recovery & Tips
Post Cosmetic Home Recovery
At Bella Vida Medical Massage, I'm dedicated to providing personalized post-surgical recovery solutions to help you heal faster and achieve optimal results. My passion lies in supporting your health and beauty goals, and I strive to make your recovery journey as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
I'll be here with you every step of the way, offering expert guidance, personalized treatment plans, and effective home care routines to maximize your success.
What to expect after a cosmetic procedure
This guide provides a general overview of what to expect during the first six weeks after cosmetic surgery. It emphasizes the importance of following your surgeon's instructions and highlights key aspects of recovery, including swelling, movement, hydration, potential complications, and the use of compression garments and massage techniques. Remember, healing is unique for everyone, so consult your doctor for personalized advice.
Post-Cosmetic Surgery Recovery: A Guide
Week 1:
- Swelling and Discomfort: Swelling and discomfort are common in the first two weeks. Rest assured, these symptoms typically subside gradually.
- Movement and Hydration: Gentle movement and staying well-hydrated are crucial for optimal healing. Aim for daily walks and consume plenty of water.
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD): Consider incorporating MLD sessions (two per week with at least 48 hours apart) to promote lymphatic drainage and reduce swelling.
- Self-Care: Gentle massage daily and sleep to support your body's healing process.
Week 2:
- Reduced Swelling: You should experience a noticeable decrease in swelling by week two.
- Palpable Lumps: Don't be alarmed by the presence of small lumps; these are likely fluid collections rather than fibrosis.
- Fibrosis: Fibrosis can develop later in the healing process (around weeks 5-6) if proper post-surgical care is neglected.
- Uneven Swelling: One side may retain fluids more than the other. This is normal and will improve with time.
- Infection Signs: Be mindful of potential infection signs like redness, pus, necrosis (tissue death) or foul odor. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of these.
Week 3:
- Reduced Swelling: You should experience a noticeable decrease in swelling by week two.
- Palpable Lumps: Don't be alarmed by the presence of small lumps; these are likely fluid collections rather than fibrosis.
- Fibrosis: Fibrosis can develop later in the healing process (around weeks 5-6) if proper post-surgical care is neglected.
- Uneven Swelling: One side may retain fluids more than the other. This is normal and will improve with time.
- Infection Signs: Be mindful of potential infection signs like redness, pus, necrosis (tissue death) or foul odor. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of these.
Week 4-6:
- Continued Improvement: Swelling should be significantly reduced by week four, with continued improvement in overall well-being.
- Compression Garment Adjustment: You may need to adjust your compression garment size as needed.
- Individual Healing Timeline:
The rate of shape definition varies and can be influenced by factors like surgery type, age, and adherence to post-surgical protocols.
Self Massage & Cupping videos for Post Cosmetic Procedures
Week 1-2 Home Care Video
Follow the written instructions in the section above.
Week 3- Home Care Video
Keep your cupping light (the less you squeeze the cup the less suction you will get). If the cup pops up squeeze a little more and try again.
Week 3-6 Home Care Video
Week 3 you can add a little more pressure. Each week after you can add more pressure. Week three add a little more than skin deep. Week four add more pressure.
Week 4-6 Home Care Video
Week Four we can use more pressure with the cup. Try two-three circles and then move to the next spot. We can also start lightly dragging the cup week three as shown in the video above.
Shopping List
Gentle Massager
Gentle Massager - use daily several times a day on the areas you had lipo or tummy tuck.
Lipo Foam
Worn under your faja. Foams must be touching, not overlapping or gaping. If there is a gap, fluid will fill the gap and leave you with a lump of fluid.
Faja's, Ab Board & Lumbar Board
The Faja Lady in Frisco, TX has he best quality medical grade faja's, ab boards and lumbar boards. She will help you get fitted for a garment as well as show you how to use the foams and boards!
Gentle massager for abdomen/arms/legs
Magnesium Calming Cream
DANDELION ROOT TEA
This will help you pee more- you eliminate excess fluid and inflammation through the urinary system. So the more you go, the better! You can find this at whole foods store or amazon.
Guasha Tool (Week 4 of recovery)
We don't use this until week four. This helps with softening lumps and it helps push stubborn fluid around.
Silicone Cup (week 2/3)
Silicone cup used to help stretch the skin and allow for lymph to flow better. - I sell for $12.99 per cup