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What to Do When You Can’t Get
a Lymphatic Massage After Plastic Surgery
What Have I Done
to My Body?!?
You are likely reading this and wondering if your body ever will
look and feel normal again.
Don’t panic. Everyone goes through this.
It is very hard to see your body after surgery.
You got the surgery to look better, but you came out looking worse.
It’s OK. Really.
You probably have some good sized bruises and you are stiff and sore from the post-operative swelling. This is normal and is part of the healing process.
Moreover, your surgeon probably didn’t seem worried when you asked about all the swelling and possibly appeared to be dismissive when you told them how your body looked somehow deformed.
In most cases, your surgeon wasn’t ignoring you. They know that most people’s swelling is normal and expected and that it will go down in time.
The reality from a surgeon’s point of view is that they care, but their time is limited. So, if they don’t see anything that appears out of the ordinary, they aren’t going to say much. They often need to move on to the next patient who may have an actual abnormal issue. Believe me, when they make a mistake, it keeps them up at night. They are human and they want to do right by their patients. So, if you feel “dismissed,” you are probably doing ok.
There is also a good chance you were not warned about genital swelling post-op (yes, it’s normal – and here’s how to get rid of it at home with lymphatic massage).
The good news is that the swelling and mis-shapen appearance is normal right after surgery, so don’t worry. (I know. I know. Easier said than done.)
The great news is that you can speed up your healing time significantly and start to see your results much sooner with Lymphatic Massage. Additionally, since my sessions last for an hour, we have plenty of time to discuss your questions. Most questions I get are the same, and most people are having a perfectly normal recovery. Once in a while, I do see something out of the ordinary. In cases like that, I will let you know and refer you back to your surgeon or to a local medical professional for further evaluation.
Want even more great free info? Here’s another article that talks about the worst mistakes that people make after plastic surgery, and how to avoid them.
Reduce Swelling After Plastic Surgery
Get in for a Lymphatic Massage (also called Lymphatic Drainage) as soon as you are able after surgery.
Not only will you thank yourself for putting in the effort, but you will look forward to each session because you will know how much relief is possible.
QUESTIONS I OFTEN GET ABOUT LYMPHATIC MASSAGE POST OP
A question that I often get from new plastic surgery recovery clients coming for lymphatic massage is whether or not they can still get massages if their holes have closed. This is a VERY important topic, and one that is critical to your health and safety. Here’s a great article about why you can still get an effective lymphatic massage after your holes have closed up after lipo – and why that doesn’t matter.
Another common question is how often someone should get a lymphatic massage after plastic surgery. Here’s an article about when you should schedule your massages after plastic surgery, and how many you need.
Did you get a BBL and had to stand for your massages or spend half an hour on your hands and knees? At Pain & Swelling Solutions you can be on your back relaxing during my lymphatic massage sessions because I’ve developed this great way to position you. I’ve also made the info available to you for how to make this super comfortable setup for lying on your back when you have a BBL available to you here complete with links to Amazon so you can get the same exact products so you can sleep on your back with a BBL at home. Trust me, this makes the recovery so much easier.
Some people who get facelifts wonder if they can get a lymphatic massage afterwards. This blog post tells you all about lymphatic massage after a facelift.
A question most everyone has, but no one wants to ask is whether or not genital swelling is normal after plastic surgery. The answer is YES! Here I have written an article about how to get the genital swelling after plastic surgery down through lymphatic massage at home.
Why should you choose me? Wondering how gentle work that doesn’t beat the crap out of you could possibly be effective? Read the reviews of some of my clients here.
Client Testimonial
“Shannon was AWESOME and aided in me healing a lot faster than anticipated. With a lot of confusion surrounding lymphatic massages out there and what was right for me.
Shannon was very knowledgeable, informative and made me feel confident in choosing her for my post-surgical massages. I’d recommend her 1000 times over!” –M. H., Albuquerque
