Post Cosmetic Surgery Recover: What no one tells you
- Jul 2
- 2 min read
Lymphatic massage in Del Mar for cosmetic surgery recovery, supports a smoother timelier recovery.
With the advent of cosmetic surgery, we no longer must accept the body’s natural aging clock. We can look as young as we feel.
With these procedures, there is a recovery process no one discusses with transparency. I am here to illuminate and educate those who are considering these procedures.
Deep Plane Face Lift/Neck Lift
An amazing procedure offering a natural, long-lasting option. This surgery regularly requires longer than the 2 to 4 weeks suggest before re-entering public life. Often, the face moves through periods of distortion as it heals. The temple area quite often has bunches and puckers creating a large bubble. As healing progresses, this swelling and puckering flattens and smooths. This can take 2 to 4 months to disappear. Under the chin, swellings harden looking like a frog. The tightened muscles do take time to relax causing a feeling of strangulation.
This too shall pass. A highly experienced Certified Lymphatic Massage Therapist, clt in Del Mar, will assist in the recovery shortening time. Remember, this surgery does take up to 6 months to settle and heal. Usually, at 3 months, clients feel comfortable in their public lives.
The addition of the co2 laser increases healing time. Lighter skin may be more sensitive and take longer than deeper and thicker skin. The benefit is a smooth soft and renewed texture.
Eye procedures
Eye procedures heal quite quickly. Early after the lift, scratchy eyes from internal sutures, dryness, tightness and impaired eyesight are likely. These effects heal, in many cases, in a month or so. Healing is unique to each person, so times vary.
More procedures explained in future Blogs for Body Being in Balance Massage in Del Mar, Ca, A Lymphatic Massage Studio for post-cosmetic surgery recovery.
Paula Irwin cmt 1985, clt
