Post Surgery

RECOVERY EXPERT

In the realm of plastic surgery, the journey towards healing and rejuvenation is an essential part of the process. While lymphatic drainage has become a standard recommendation from doctors to expedite surgical recovery, we offer something more profound – the Recovery Expert Programme. This Brazilian-inspired approach not only includes lymphatic drainage but surpasses it, ensuring a smoother and safer recovery journey with minimal complications.

What is the Recovery Expert Programme?

The Recovery Expert programme is a holistic package designed to optimise your surgical outcome. It consists of 8 to 10 sessions strategically distributed between the pre- and post-surgery phases. We recommend 2 to 3 treatments per week for approximately 4 to 6 weeks, with the flexibility to adjust according to your body's unique response. For those without complications but seeking assistance after the 3rd week, we also offer post-operative lymphatic drainage as a standalone option (see option below).

Comprehensive Care Throughout Your Journey

From the moment you embark on your surgical path, the Recovery Expert programme offers attentive support. We don't just provide manual lymphatic drainage; our approach encompasses a wide range of services, including:

  • Measuring you for the right surgical garments.

  • Preparing your skin.

  • Administering radial irradiation of lower-level laser (ILIB).

  • Utilising Systemic Ozone Therapy to modulate your inflammatory system, reducing pain and expediting recovery.

  • Providing guidance and post-surgery taping.

  • Offering specialised care during the weeks after surgery to prevent scar tissue, address issues like keloids, hypertrophic scarring, seroma, dehiscence, adhesions, and fibrosis.

  • Incorporating physiotherapeutic manoeuvres to align connective tissue and minimise scar tissue formation.

The Three Stages of Recovery Expert

STAGE 1: Pre-operative

During this stage, you'll collaborate with your specialist to create a customised treatment plan that suits your individual needs. This is your opportunity to address any questions regarding your pre- and post-operative care. Your specialist will commence preparations to expedite your recovery, conducting a thorough assessment and administering treatments that support a faster healing process.

STAGE 2: Intra-operative

This phase is pivotal in reducing your downtime and ensuring an effective recovery. It commences within the surgical theatre (subject to the availability and acceptance of your surgeon) with techniques aimed at preventing, reversing, and treating potential complications. If circumstances prevent in-theatre treatment, we will endeavour to visit you while you are still in the hospital. In cases where this isn't possible, you must visit our clinic within 24 hours of leaving the hospital to initiate your treatment.

STAGE 3: Post-operative

In this stage, a diverse range of techniques is employed to manage pain and oedema while facilitating the resolution of the inflammatory process. Particular focus is given to scar management and the restoration of tissue functionality, all with the overarching goal of accelerating your return to daily activities.

Even if you haven't completed stages 1 and 2 of the Recovery Expert program, we can still offer immediate assistance during stage 3. For those without complications, we recommend standalone post-operative manual lymphatic drainage after the 3rd week. In the event of late complications, such as fibrosis occurring after 6 weeks, our expertise extends to addressing issues related to previous surgeries as well. Your journey to recovery is our priority, and we're here to guide you every step of the way.


Please note: When purchasing this package of treatments, you will also get a 15-minute phone consultation with Flavia prior to the surgery to talk through the process and ask any questions (subject to terms and conditions).

POST-SURGERY LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a specialised massage technique recommended by plastic surgeons, after liposuction, tummy tucks or breast surgeries to speed up the healing process. It improves circulation and replenishes nutrients for a better and faster recovery. It also helps to decrease swelling and bruises relieving any discomfort post-surgery.

The procedure is now seen as mandatory after a plastic surgery and is already recommended by the best surgeons in the UK, however it is perfectly fine to self-refer.

After surgery, swelling is expected as an inflammatory response, and while the techniques in this procedure show positive results after the first treatment, we recommend patients opt for packages of sessions to remove all excess fluid.

​We highly recommend prioritising The Recovery Expert Programme as your primary choice. However, if you prefer, you can select Manual Lymphatic Drainage as an alternative. It's important to note that lymphatic drainage alone does not address the treatment of fibrosis. If you opt for lymphatic drainage exclusively, we recommend scheduling your first session immediately on the day after surgery. Alternatively, it can be a suitable option after the 3rd week if your post-operative recovery is progressing smoothly. For those in the early stages of recovery (before the 3rd week) or experiencing ongoing complications, The Recovery Expert Programme offers the most comprehensive solution.

For individuals looking to optimise circulation, especially if you have concerns about blood flow, are a smoker, or simply desire an additional boost, we advise scheduling three sessions before your surgery.