Face Lymphatic
Drainage
A gentle, slow-tempo drainage protocol for the face and neck. Standard care after facelift, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, and neck-lift procedures — and a stand-alone treatment for clients seeking a less puffy, more contoured face.
Duration
45 or 60 minPrice
From $160Recommended
6 – 10 SessionsEarliest
From Day 3 Post-Op
What It Does
Why The Face
Has Its Own Protocol
Facial lymphatic anatomy is denser, finer, and closer to the surface than the body's. The pressure is lighter, the rhythm is slower, and the work is precise.
- 01Reduces Post-Op SwellingThe face holds fluid disproportionately. Drainage in the first three weeks visibly accelerates the return to your final result.
- 02Brightens & De-PuffsStandalone clients book this monthly for a more sculpted appearance. Effects last roughly seven days.
- 03Eases Tightness After FaceliftThe pulling sensation common in weeks 2 – 6 lifts as fluid clears the deep tissue planes.
- 04Helps Rhinoplasty SettleThe bridge and tip continue to refine for a year — drainage in the first three months sets the trajectory.
- 05Compatible With Botox & FillerWe schedule around your injector. No drainage in the 72 hours after a treatment to avoid migration.
The Visit
What To Expect
Each Session
Come Prepared
- Bring your op-note for the first visit
- Avoid heavy makeup — it will be removed
- No sunscreen or active products in the morning of
- Hydrate well, especially the night before
- Tell us about any recent injectables — timing matters
After Your Session
- Continue hydrating that day
- Sleep elevated for the next 48 hours post-op
- No hot showers or sauna for 24 hours
- Apply compression wrap if your surgeon prescribed one
- Skip injectables for at least 72 hours after
Post-Op Timeline
Recovery By The Week
For surgical clients only. Standalone aesthetic clients book monthly.
i.
Days 3 – 14
Daily or every-other-day. The most important window for swelling reduction. Earliest start is typically day 3.
6 – 8 Sessions
ii.
Weeks 3 – 6
Three times weekly. Bruising fully resolves. Tissue planes begin to release.
8 – 10 Sessions
iii.
Weeks 7 – 12
Weekly. Final contour emerges. Add gentle scar work for incision lines.
6 – 8 Sessions
iv.
Months 4+
Maintenance. Most clients shift to monthly cadence at this point.
Monthly
Common Questions
Facial Drainage, Answered
Day 3 is the earliest for most procedures. Some surgeons prefer day 5 or 7 — we will follow your surgeon's instructions.
We do not work over recently injected areas for 72 hours. After that, drainage and injectables are compatible — many clients book both.
Yes — we recommend waiting two hours so the skin can settle. Many clients are headed somewhere after, and that is fine.
Yes. Standalone clients with no surgical history book monthly for a less-puffy, more-defined facial appearance.