01 / Post-Operative

Recovery,
Reconsidered

Specialized lymphatic drainage and post-surgical care from 48 hours after your procedure through the final tissue settling at month four. Coordinated with your surgeon, paced to your body, and performed by a therapist who has spent a decade inside Beverly Hills recovery rooms.

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Post-operative recovery massage at Lymphyx
All Post-Op Services

Six Treatments,
One Protocol

Each of these is offered as a standalone session or as part of a multi-week protocol designed at intake.

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Body Lymphatic Drainage

The cornerstone protocol — full-body drainage for BBL, lipo, tummy tuck, breast surgery.

60 or 90 min
From$220
From 48 hrs
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02

Face Lymphatic Drainage

Gentle facial drainage for facelift, rhinoplasty, or eyelid surgery recovery.

45 or 60 min
From$160
From day 3
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03

Incisional Drainage

Targeted drainage and scar mobilization at the site of your incisions.

60 min
From$240
From week 2
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04

Seroma Aspiration Support

Pre- and post-aspiration drainage support. Surgeon referral required.

45 min
From$180
As needed
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05

Suture Removal

Quick, clean removal on your surgeon's schedule.

30 min
From$120
Per surgeon
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06

Drain Removal

Post-surgical drain removal coordinated with your surgical team.

30 min
From$140
Per surgeon
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Most Common Paths

Recovery Plans By Procedure

Three of our most common protocols. Every plan is personalized at intake — these give you a realistic starting picture.

Path A / BBL & 360 Lipo

BBL Recovery
Protocol

Daily drainage days 2 – 7, every other day through week 4, weekly through week 10. Sculpt & tone integrated from week 6.

~20 Sessions · 14 – 16 Weeks
Path B / Tummy Tuck

Abdominoplasty
Protocol

Incisional drainage through week 2. Full-body drainage from week 3. Scar mobilization beginning at week 8.

~16 Sessions · 12 – 14 Weeks
Path C / Facial Surgery

Facelift & Rhino
Protocol

Gentle facial drainage from day 3. Daily for week one, three times weekly through week 4, then weekly.

~14 Sessions · 8 – 10 Weeks
What Sets Us Apart

Not A Spa,
Not A Hospital

A third thing — designed specifically for the work of post-surgical recovery.

Clinical Standards

  • Vodder-method manual lymphatic drainage
  • Op-note review at intake — every client
  • Pressure kept under 40 mmHg, always
  • Surgeon-coordinated care for partner referrals
  • Progress reporting at weeks 2, 6, 12 on request

Honest Cadence

  • Never up-sold into sessions you don't need
  • Plan adjusted weekly based on your body's response
  • Package math designed for the protocol, not the upsell
  • In-home visits available first two weeks after surgery
  • Direct phone access to Juanita for protocol questions
From Our Clients

Recovery, In Their Words

★★★★★
"The swelling dropped more in one session with Juanita than in the three weeks before. I understood for the first time why my surgeon had been insisting."
M. R.BBL · Dec
★★★★★
"My tummy tuck recovery felt like it had a guide. I always knew the next step. The fibrosis I was afraid of never came."
K. T.Tummy Tuck · Mar
★★★★★
"Juanita explained the lymphatic system in a way three doctors hadn't. I left with a plan, not just an appointment."
L. K.360 Lipo · Jan

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Postoperative care

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"Proper recovery care is essential for healing after a procedure."

Whether you’re just starting to research procedures or are already healing from a recent surgery, post-op care should be high on your priority list for a successful recovery. Proper post-op care doesn’t just reduce the risk of infections and complications; it can actually promote faster healing and improve the results of cosmetic procedures like liposuction, mommy makeovers, BBLs, facelifts, and more.
Review our recommended recovery plan, and schedule a consultation for a treatment plan customized to you.

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Body Lymphatic Drainage

Post-operative lymphatic drainage massage is a gentle technique that helps improve the flow of lymph fluid and reduces swelling throughout the body. This makes it an ideal therapy for anyone who has undergone any kind of surgery, whether it's cosmetic or reconstructive. Swelling is a natural part of the body's healing process, and lymphatic massage can help alleviate it. At our clinic, we use the Vodder technique, which is painless yet effective.

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Incisional Drainage

Necessary when a client has an open incision or a drain, incisional draining involves a massage therapist working the fluid building towards the openings. This continues as the incision is open. Incisional drainage helps the body get rid of the inflammation that can cause pain, bringing a comforting relief.

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Facial Lymphatic Massage

A facelift lymphatic massage is a gentle, upward motion massage that increases lymph drainage after facelift surgery. The main benefit of lymphatic massage after facelift surgery is to speed up the recovery process. After facelift surgery there may be some swelling and tenderness which is considered normal. Lymphatic massage may improve inflammation and discomfort while softening the skin around the scar tissue.

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Seroma Aspiration

Seromas can be removed by having them drained by one of our in house professionals using a syringe or needle. This procedure is called aspiration. Multiple sessions may be needed if the first aspiration does not fully drain the seroma. In most cases a bandage or wrap will be applied to reduce leakage. Seromas that do not respond well to non-surgical treatment may then need surgical assistance.

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Suture Removal

The timing of suture removal depends on how quickly the skin is healing. Generally, sutures should be removed once the wound has fully healed to reduce the risk of infection and scarring. Leaving stitches in for too long can also make them more difficult to remove. Our in-house professionals will be happy to remove the sutures for you according to your doctor's instructions.

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Drain Removal

Certain surgical procedures like tummy tucks, breast enhancements, and some liposuction procedures may require the placement of a drain near the incision site to encourage drainage after surgery. Once your doctor clears you for drain removal after the drainage has stopped, we will be happy to remove the drains for you.