Is Genital Swelling After Plastic Surgery Normal? So you get back from your plastic surgery and you head to the bathroom and look down. Surprise! Your nether regions are HUGE and black and blue. Is this normal?!?!?!? No one told you about it. Did the plastic surgeon do something inappropriate while you were under anesthesia? […]
What is Normal (and Not Normal)After Plastic Surgery Heading Home From Surgery So, you got your plastic surgery and you are headed home or to your recovery house with post-op instructions in-hand. You are told to let your doctor know immediately if you have warning signs after plastic surgery (the things that are not normal) […]
Radio Frequency Skin TighteningAfter Plastic Surgery Radio Frequency Skin Tightening is a non-surgical method for reducing skin laxity. It is most effective on mild to moderate sagging. For severe cases of skin sagging, surgical removal is often necessary. Skin Tightening is sometimes necessary after plastic surgery due to skin laxity usually following liposuction. Most people […]
Dirty Little SecretsAbout the Plastic Surgery Recovery Industry What You Don’t KnowCAN Hurt You Dirty Little Secret #1 Did you know that many people who work in the plastic surgery recovery industry are not licensed and have little (if any) training in anatomy and physiology? Know how to assess your therapist. Dirty Little Secret […]
Ultrasound Cavitation After Liposuction One of the most popular body sculpting practices after liposuction is Ultrasonic Cavitation. It is designed to help reduce the fat pockets that can remain after lipo that can’t be addressed through exercise or diet. Ultrasound Cavitation After Lipo Getting cavitation done after lipo is one of many possible procedures that […]
FAQ’s About Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema I recently had a mastectomy/lumpectomy/other cancer-related breast surgery and I now have swelling in my arm. Does that mean I have lymphedema? This is a question that I hear all the time. The short answer is that if you are about 6 weeks or fewer out of surgery, then […]
How to Sleep on Your Back After a BBL (Really. It is possible to do safely.) “I Can’t Sleep!” This is one of the most common complaints I hear from my clients who have had a BBL. With sleep being so critical to a quick recovery after any surgery, not being able to sleep well […]
Navigating Your Plastic Surgery Recovery
How Long Do I Have to Wear My Faja? Wearing your faja is an essential part of a great surgical recovery, so it’s important to understand the ground rules of how long you should wear it – and why. WHY Should you wear a Faja? Let’s start first with why you should wear your faja. […]
What to Do When You Can’t Get a Lymphatic Massage After Plastic Surgery What to Do When You Can’t Get a Lymphatic Massage After Plastic Surgery Sometimes we can’t get in to get a lymphatic massage after plastic surgery. Sometimes we can’t get in to get a lymphatic massage after plastic surgery. Here’s how to […]
Boost Your Immune Systemwith Lymphatic Massage Did you know that something as simple as getting a lymphatic massage can help you boost your immune function? Lymphatic Massage helps to clean out the lymphatic system, and this improves our immune response. The immune system relies on the lymphatic system to get around. If our lymphatic system […]
Reduce Mommy Makeover Recovery Time With These Simple Tips 1. Get in Better Shape Before Your Procedure It may sound a bit crazy to say that you should get in shape before you have a procedure designed to radically alter your shape for the better. But it isn’t as crazy as it sounds! Over my […]
The Best Plastic Surgery Recovery Hacks The Best Plastic Surgery Recovery Hacks Working on lots of people who are recovering from plastic surgery here in Albuquerque means that I have learned a number of tips from them on how they made their recovery easier. Here are some plastic surgery recovery hacks that I’ve picked up […]
Don’t Get a Lymphatic Drainage Massage After Plastic Surgery (Without Reading this First!) As a therapist who specializes in lymphatic drainage massage after plastic surgery I hear incredible tales of people who have gotten “lymphatic massage” done out of town a few days after surgery that made them not want to come and see me […]
BBL Surgery Recovery If you have recently had a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) and are in pain, having difficulty getting around, and wondering if you will ever be able to sit down again, remember that healing is a process, not an event. BBL Recovery takes many months after surgery is finished. That being said, there […]
How Many Lymphatic Massages Do You Need After Plastic Surgery? How Many Lymphatic Massages Do You Need After Plastic Surgery? There are a few things to think about when answering the question of “How Many Lymphatic Massages After Plastic Surgery Are Necessary?” In an ideal world, a person would hear about lymphatic massage before […]
Swollen After Your Cosmetic Surgery? Swollen After Your Cosmetic Surgery? Reduce Your Swelling So You Get Better Quicker Book Your Appointment Today Can’t get into see a therapist as soon as you would like? Take a look at this new post and video: What to Do When You Can’t Get a Lymphatic Massage After Plastic […]
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Get the Best Outcome:How To Prepare Yourself For Plastic Surgery Experience Faster Recovery, Pain Relief & Less Swelling Surgery inhibits the circulation of lymphatic fluid. After surgery it is critical to get lymph flowing again with Lymphatic Massage (Manual Lymph Drainage). You may already have read as much in your research while you prepare yourself for plastic surgery. […]
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Electro-Lymphatic Therapy Benefits Therapist Shannon Goins on New Mexico Living Discussing Electro-Lymphatic Therapy Recover Faster. Feel Better Today. Questions? Call 505-554-5185 Send me an email or a text. Or Check Out the Frequently Asked Questions Page. Página de preguntas frecuentes Pain & Swelling Solutions135 Madison St NE Albuquerque Shannon GoinsCertified Lymphedema TherapistTerapeuta linfática certificada Recuperarse […]
Who Are My Clients? People Healing After Surgery Whether you have had a knee or shoulder replacement, a hysterectomy, or plastic surgery, I can help you recover faster. Surgery is a traumatic event to the body. It is usually followed by plenty of swelling, bruising, and pain. The therapies I offer, such as Electro-Lymphatic Therapy […]
PEMF Therapy Benefits
How Myofascial Release Helps ManageChronic Pain We often hear that various forms of touch can help manage chronic pain, but how exactly does it help? Myofascial Release is More than ‘Feel Good’ Bodywork Most people would agree with the statement that bodywork of any kind ‘just feels good.’ Human touch is powerful and brings about […]
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Recovery Therapy FAQ Heal Faster. Heal Better. Plastic Surgery Recovery Can Be Scary. The information in this post will answer many of your questions regarding the recovery process after plastic surgery. What Causes the Lumps and BumpsAfter Plastic Surgery? Cosmetic surgery patients often feel a hardness or lumpiness in the areas treated […]
Knee Replacement Recovery Therapy Heal Faster. Heal Better. So, You’ve Just Had Knee Replacement Surgery You are likely looking at your knee and wondering if it will look and feel normal again. There’s a good chance you have a good sized bruise and it is stiff from the post-operative swelling. The good news is that it’s […]
How to Find the Right Compression Socks Shopping for compression socks or stockings can be mind boggling. There are just so many options that it is difficult to tell what would work best. In an ideal world, people would consult with a trained fitter such as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, but let’s face it…everyone shops […]
Post-Mastectomy Recovery Therapy Clients frequently tell me that after having a mastectomy that they feel lost and without direction even though they may have had what is called a “successful surgery.” They say that no one ever tells them about what comes next – the swelling, the scarring, the tugging, the tightness that form across […]