5 min read · Feb 27, 2025

Post-op Recovery Routines that Protect Your Results

Maximize surgical outcomes with structured lymphatic therapy, nutrition, and scar management routines curated for international patients.

Post-op Recovery Routines that Protect Your Results

Quick takeaways

  • Maximize surgical outcomes with structured lymphatic therapy, nutrition, and scar management routines curated for international patients.
  • Daily mobility goals: Short hallway walks begin 12 hours after surgery to promote circulation. We track steps inside the recovery suite to avoid overexertion.
  • Lymphatic therapy & massage: Licensed therapists perform ultrasound-assisted drainage starting day 3 for liposuction cases. Sessions are documented in your portal.

Daily mobility goals

Short hallway walks begin 12 hours after surgery to promote circulation. We track steps inside the recovery suite to avoid overexertion.

Body-contouring patients use inflatable foot pumps plus breathing exercises to minimize clot risk before flights.

Lymphatic therapy & massage

Licensed therapists perform ultrasound-assisted drainage starting day 3 for liposuction cases. Sessions are documented in your portal.

Blepharoplasty patients receive cold-therapy helmets and LED sessions instead of massage to avoid bruising.

Nutrition and supplements

We provide chef-prepared meals rich in protein, vitamin C, and bromelain. Alcohol is restricted for 3 weeks.

Supplement kits include arnica, probiotics, and collagen—cleared with your primary care physician before travel.

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