Featured specialty · Northern Virginia
Post-Operative Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Post-Op Lymphatic Drainage Massage is a gentle, specialized treatment designed to support your recovery after cosmetic or medical surgery. Using light, precise techniques, this massage helps reduce swelling, minimize fluid buildup, improve circulation, and encourage healthy lymphatic flow. It is ideal for recovery after procedures such as liposuction (Lipo 360), tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift), breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, mommy makeover, arm lift, thigh lift, facelift, neck lift, chin liposuction, and many other cosmetic or reconstructive surgeries. Every treatment is tailored to your surgeon's post-operative protocol and your stage of healing, ensuring your care aligns with your recovery plan. With your surgeon's clearance, our goal is to help reduce discomfort, support optimal healing, minimize swelling and fibrosis, and help you achieve the best possible results.
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Benefits
Why clients choose this treatment
- Reduces post-surgical swelling and bruising
- Minimizes fluid buildup and encourages lymphatic flow
- Helps prevent fibrosis and seromas when started early
- Improves comfort and supports optimal healing
- Tailored to your surgeon's protocol and healing stage
- Supports smoother, more even contouring results
Who it's for
Is this the right session for you?
- Liposuction and Lipo 360 recovery
- Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
- Brazilian butt lift (BBL)
- Breast augmentation, reduction, or lift
- Mommy makeover, arm lift, thigh lift, facelift
- Neck lift, chin liposuction, and other cosmetic or reconstructive surgery
What to expect
Your visit, step by step
- 1
Clearance
We coordinate with your surgeon's timeline and any post-op restrictions before you book.
- 2
Session
Very light, precise, directional strokes to guide fluid to open lymph pathways — no deep pressure over surgical sites.
- 3
Series
Most clients benefit from a package of sessions starting within the first week when cleared.
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Recovery timeline
What to expect week by week
- Week 1
Start as soon as your surgeon clears you (usually days 2–5). Focus is on gentle drainage and comfort.
- Weeks 2–3
Peak swelling window — frequent sessions help move fluid out and reduce bruising.
- Weeks 4–6
Sessions shift toward smoothing and fibrosis prevention as tissues settle.
- Week 6+
Maintenance sessions to fine-tune contour and support long-term results.
Procedures we support
We regularly support recovery after these common procedures. If yours is not listed, contact us — we likely still can help.
- Liposuction
- Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
- Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Reduction
- Facelift
- Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
- Thigh Lift
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