Post Cosmetic Home Recovery & Tips

Week 1:

• Swelling and Discomfort: Swelling and discomfort are common in the first two weeks. Rest assured, these symptoms typically subside gradually.
• Movement and Hydration: Gentle movement and staying well-hydrated are crucial for optimal healing. Aim for daily walks and consume plenty of water.
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD): Consider incorporating MLD sessions (two per week with at least 48 hours apart) to promote lymphatic drainage and reduce swelling.
• Self-Care: Gentle massage daily and sleep to support your body's healing process.

• Reduced Swelling: You should experience a noticeable decrease in swelling by week two.
• Palpable Lumps: Don't be alarmed by the presence of small lumps; these are likely fluid collections rather than fibrosis.
• Fibrosis: Fibrosis can develop later in the healing process (around weeks 5-6) if proper post-surgical care is neglected.
• Uneven Swelling: One side may retain fluids more than the other. This is normal and will improve with time.
• Infection Signs: Be mindful of potential infection signs like redness, pus, necrosis (tissue death) or foul odor. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of these.

Week 3:

• Reduced Swelling: You should experience a noticeable decrease in swelling by week two.
• Palpable Lumps: Don't be alarmed by the presence of small lumps; these are likely fluid collections rather than fibrosis.
• Fibrosis: Fibrosis can develop later in the healing process (around weeks 5-6) if proper post-surgical care is neglected.
• Uneven Swelling: One side may retain fluids more than the other. This is normal and will improve with time.
• Infection Signs: Be mindful of potential infection signs like redness, pus, necrosis (tissue death) or foul odor. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of these.
  

• Continued Improvement: Swelling should be significantly reduced by week four, with continued improvement in overall well-being.
• Compression Garment Adjustment: You may need to adjust your compression garment size as needed.
• Individual Healing Timeline: The rate of shape definition varies and can be influenced by factors like surgery type, age, and adherence to post-surgical protocols.
  

Gentle Massager

Gentle Massager - use daily several times a day on the areas you had lipo or tummy tuck. For facial procedures, chin lipo, face lift.

Lipo Foam

Worn under your faja. Foams must be touching, not overlapping or gaping. If there is a gap, fluid will fill the gap and leave you with a lump of fluid.

The Faja Lady in Frisco, TX has he best quality medical grade faja's, ab boards and lumbar boards. She will help you get fitted for a garment as well as show you how to use the foams and boards!

Gentle massager for abdomen/arms/legs

For the arms, abdomen, or legs.use daily several times a day on the areas you had lipo or tummy tuck.

Magnesium Calming Cream

TheraBlend Magnesium Calming Cream by CryoDerm is a cream containing magnesium from the Dead Sea. It can help alleviate some muscle discomfort/pain, muscle spasms, cramps and bruising.

This will help you pee more- you eliminate excess fluid and inflammation through the urinary system. So the more you go, the better! You can find this at whole foods store or amazon.

Guasha Tool (Week 4 of recovery)

We don't use this until week four. This helps with softening lumps and it helps push stubborn fluid around.

Silicone cup used to help stretch the skin and allow for lymph to flow better. - I sell for $12.99 per cup