Post Surgical Lymphatic Massages

houston plastic surgery model receiving abdominal massage

Manual lymphatic massages are recommended during the recovery phase following liposuction. These massages are a specialized form that will decrease recovery time and improve results by reducing post-surgical swelling and fibrosis in addition to pain reduction. Lymphatic massages are intended to stimulate the natural movement of the lymph to decrease the fluid accumulation that occurs after surgery.

These massages are recommended for anyone who has had any liposuction procedure. You will need to begin your lymphatic massages 24 hours after surgery for optimal results. 

We recommend a total of 10 massages for 10 consecutive days [if possible] followed by 10 additional massages that utilize different therapies based on your specific needs. Any number of massages is better than no massages at all, but please note surgical results will vary with no massages. During your procedure, your surgeon will intentionally leave the entry points used for liposuction open so that fluid can drain out of them. Often, massage therapists will also use these holes to continue to drain fluid out. This is a normal and expected procedure. The holes will close in 1-3 weeks at which point you could accumulate fluid (known as a seroma). If you or your massage therapist think you may have a seroma, call the office to have it drained.

It is common to experience some pain during these massages – if you are not driving, we recommend taking pain medication 30 minutes prior to your appointment to ensure comfort during the procedure.

It truly makes the difference who you see for your lymphatic massages as they are shaping and sculpting the body post procedure. When selecting a studio for post lymphatic massages it is important to pick a studio that has experience with post-surgical patients and post-surgical techniques. Studios like Massage Envy and Massage Heights do not offer the technique you need. We have vetted many companies and feel the best care and results are achieved using our recommended therapists.

Our most recommended post lymphatic massage studio is Skin Deep Sculpting. They have a studio located at 4711 Eli St. Houston, TX 77007, which is 4 miles southeast of our office. They also offer mobile option that will come to your house.

www.skindeepsculpting.com

Skin Deep Sculpting
SINGLE TREATMENT
Massage Studio: $130
Mobile Massage within 50 miles of 77007: $199
Mobile Massage over 50 miles of 77007: $250
PACKAGE OF 5
Massage Studio: $640
Mobile Massage within 50 miles of 77007: $985
Mobile Massage over 50 miles of 77007: $1,240
PACKAGE OF 10
Massage Studio: $1,250
Mobile Massage within 50 miles of 77007: $1,950
Mobile Massage over 50 miles of 77007: $2,450
*PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PRICING UPDATED 6.1.23

We also recommend:
• Nurse on the Geux | www.nurseonthegeaux.com | Mobile Service
• Victoria Heavenly Spa | www.victoriaheavenlyspa.com | Studio West Houston
• Innovative Healing Massage | www.innovativehealingspa.com | Studio in Galleria Area

Example of a Lymphatic Massage: