Post-Op Lymphatic Drainage Massage SHOULD NOT BE PAINFUL or involve any fluid leaving the body.

 "Post-Op Massage Lymphatic Drainage" that involves using deep pressure, machines, heat, lights, vibration, wooden or hard rollers, syringes, cutting open incisions, draining blood and bodily fluid are NOT the massages you need after surgery and do not target or work with the lymphatic system.

Draining fluid out of the body post surgery, pulling drains and using needles is out of the scope of practice for massage therapist and not legal in the state of New Jersey for massage therapist to be practicing.

To learn the difference between "Post-Op Massage" and Vodder style, gentle, hands only Manual Lymphatic Drainage massage, the science of the manual lymphatic drainage technique, the lymphatic system and why you need this kind of massage after surgery, watch the video below.

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Prices
Pre-Op Session $ 180
Post-Op Session $ 180
Virtual Consult $ 160
Package Prices

Packages can only be purchased after your first session.

3 Sessions $ 520
5 Sessions $ 860
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Pre/Post op sessions include customized recovery plans for each client tailored to their post-op needs, along with MLD massage. We offer full support from answering questions about the recovery process to ensuring that you have the proper foams, garments, and resources for a speedy, successful recovery.

Supplies for at home care can only be purchased during your session or in our online shop. www.amarepostopshop.com

During both of these sessions, we spend a lot of time educating our clients on how to avoid complications such as fibrosis and take care of their body during the recovery process. 

Not just the massage: Pre & Post Surgery Care

Every post-op session includes the manual lymphatic drainage massage, as well as garment fitting, education on how to use your supplies, post-op diet and nutrition recommendations, reviewing results, at home post-op care instructions and more.

Choosing to have plastic surgery, elective or medically necessary, can be a long process and requires proper guidance to heal. Patients often feel overwhelmed, without support, have tons of questions about what to expect post-op, what supplies to use, and how to be proactive with their healing. This is why board certified plastic surgeons recommend Amare.

Doctors and surgeons say healing times can take anywhere from 6 months to a year, but that's without proper post-op care, proper supplies or gentle, hands only, Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage which cuts healing time down to 1-3 months. 

Appointment Types

Pre-Op

We suggest coming in for your pre-op session to plan your after care as soon as you have a surgery date to ensure you have enough time to purchase your supplies, implement the post-op dietary suggestions and schedule your MLD massages.

Included in this session is 20 min of Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage and a consult with our specialist to cover:

  • Education on what happens to your body during surgery
  • Reviewing the timeline for recovery
  • Education on the swelling and healing time line post-op specific to your surgery
  • Create a diet for recovery specific to your body and procedure to prevent excessive swelling and promote wound healing
  • Education on how to avoid complications like fibrosis and seromas
  • Recommending supplies specific to your surgery and teaching you how to use them (Lipo Foams, BBL Pillow, Arnica, etc.)
  • Help with compression garments
  • Creating a schedule and time line for your Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massages
  • Teaching you how to take care of your recovery at home
  • And answering any other surgery or post-op questions you have

Post-Op

The earliest you can come in for your post-op Manual Lymphatic Drainage is 72 hrs. post-op.

We suggest waiting until you have surgeons clearance and you're comfortable getting to our office before scheduling your session.

45-50 min of Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage and consultation with our plastic surgery recovery specialist for help with:
  • Reviewing results after surgery and establishing a time line for recovery
  • Answering any questions you have about your surgery and recovery process
  • Setting up a schedule and plan for your MLD massages
  • Addressing any complications such as fibrosis and seromas
  • Reviewing and making changes to diet to prevent complications
  • Garment/Faja Fitting
  • Creating an at home care plan with recommended supplies
  • Teaching you how to use your BBL Pillow, Lipo Foams, Faja, and other supplies
  • Ensuring medications and supplies already in use are not causing swelling or delaying healing
  • Reviewing incision sites/scars for swelling and scar tissue prevention
  • Tracking the reduction of swelling and healing of bruises

Virtual Consult

For Clients who are located outside of NJ, looking for help Pre and/or Post Surgery.

45 Min Virtual Session held via Google Meet

This session includes:

  • Helping you choose a surgeon and surgery aligned with your body goals
  • Education on the procedure you will be having
  • Reviewing surgery & results
  • Addressing questions about complications such as fibrosis, seromas & wound healing
  • Education on how to get rid of excess swelling & fibrosis
  • Recommending & fitting for garments
  • Recommending supplies appropriate for your surgery and teaching you how to use them 
  • At home care plan for your supplies & diet to prevent further swelling
  • Schedule & plan of action for your Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massages
  • Creating a recovery plan for your surgery.

 Manual Lymphatic Drainage vs. "Post-Op Massage Lymphatic Drainage"

How should Post-Op Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage feel?

Post-op Massage Lymphatic Drainage

Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage is a gentle, relaxing pumping motion done to the skin. The lymph vessel are only a millimeter (a hair thick and a hair deep) beneath the skin and deep pressure would cause more swelling and tissue damage to post surgery clients. This massage technique is gentle enough to be used 72 hrs after surgery. Our sessions can be done over the compression garment.

Each Manual Lymphatic Drainage massage is tailored to your specific surgery and how your body is healing. The Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage treatments are always gentle, full body sessions, starting with the major lymph nodes, opening up the anastomosis, and then focusing on certain areas depending on where your body is holding swelling.

What to expect after your session:

Post-op Massage Lymphatic Drainage
  • Increased thirst and hunger
  • Frequent urination
  • Itchiness
  • Feeling tired
  • Garments fitting looser

We always recommend drinking 3-4 liters of water every day during your recovery, especially on the days of you sessions to stay hydrated and help the lymph fluid (swelling) move easier.

Surgery Practices We Have Extensive Experience With

  • Sono Bello- NY, NJ, PA
  • Elite Body Sculpture
  • Mia Aesthetics- Miami
  • GOALS Plastic Surgery- NY
  • CG Cosmetics- Miami and D.R
  • 4 you Beauty- Miami
  • 305 Plastic Surgery- Miami- Dr. William
  • Joseph D. Alkon- Dr. Joseph Alkon- NJ
  • Associates in Plastic Surgery- Dr. Harry Haramis- NJ
  • Partridge Plastic Surgery- Dr. Joanna Partridge- NJ
  • New Reflections Plastic Surgery- Dr. Nikesh K. Patel-NJ
  • SR Plastic Surgery P.C.- Dr. Smita R. Ramanadham- NJ
  • Burnett Plastic Surgery- Dr. Carlos Burnett- NJ

Plastic Surgery Procedures We Have Experience With

  • Liposuction/ Lipo 360
  • Tummy Tuck ( Abdominoplasty)
  • Ab repair
  • BBL (Brazilian But Lift)
  • J plasma/ body tight
  • Cool Sculpting
  • Breast Explant/ Implants/ Augmentation
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Fat Transfer
  • Brachioplasty (Arm Lift)
  • Body Lift
  • Face Lift
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Swelling from, botox and injections

Other Common Surgeries

  • Cancer recovery
  • C- section
  • Joint replacements( Hip/Knee/Shoulder. etc)
  • Spinal Surgery
  • Facial Reconstruction
  • Nerve Related Surgery
  • Hernia Repair

We work with men and women undergoing surgeries by surgeons and doctors from

  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Miami
  • Mexico
  • Brazil
  • Dominican Republic
  • Columbia
  • Puerto Rico
  • Ecuador
  • Europe
  • Australia and more
MLD can make a huge difference in results from 2 days up to a year post op. We work with all garments, drains, boards, foams and any other healing supplies you already have as a part of your protocol.
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