POST-OP RECOVERY
Post-Op Lymphatic Drainage & Scar Tissue Release
in Sacramento
Post-op lymphatic drainage and scar tissue release
åGentle, expert care to help you heal comfortably after surgery, whether it was cosmetic, reconstructive, or medical. Every session is built around your body and where you are in your recovery.
SURGERIES WE SUPPORT
Every Surgery, Recovery,
& Body Is Different.
We're best known for plastic surgery recovery, but our experience reaches much further. We regularly support clients healing from a wide variety of surgeries, including:
Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery
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Liposuction
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BBL
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Tummy tuck, including fleur-de-lis
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Mommy makeover
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Body lift
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Arm lift
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Breast augmentation
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Breast reduction & lift
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Facelift & neck lift
Cancer & Reconstructive Surgery
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Mastectomy & breast reconstruction
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Thyroid surgery
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Jaw & tongue reconstruction
Other Surgeries & Scars
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Double jaw surgery
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Abdominal & gut surgeries
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C-section recovery
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Chemo and burn scars
Orthopedic Surgery
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Knee surgery
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Hip surgery
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Achilles repair
Don't see your surgery listed?
Call or text us at 916-893-6492,
and we'll let you know if we can help.
Post-Op Sessions
Post-Op Recovery Sessions
Every recovery is different, so your care is tailored to your surgery, your timeline, and how your body is healing.and on your terms.
Post-Operative Lymphatic Drainage
60 min · $155
A full, gentle lymphatic session to ease swelling and support your body's healing after surgery.
Modified Recovery Session
30 min · $125
A shorter, adapted session for the days your body needs a lighter touch.
Facelift, Jaw & Cranial Recovery Therapy
30 min · $125
Gentle lymphatic work for the face, jaw, and head after facial, jaw, or cranial surgery.
Scar Tissue Release Therapy
30 min · $125
Focused work to soften scar tissue and fibrosis, helping restore comfort and movement.
Facial & Head Pre-Op Session
45 min · $145
Preparing the tissues of your face and head before facial or jaw surgery.
WHEN TO START
It's Never Too Early,
and Never Too Late
You can begin as soon as you feel comfortable riding in a car, often around 48 hours after your procedure. There's no need to push it before then. The work is gentle, so surgeon clearance isn't required for most clients. If you're in active cancer treatment, we'll ask you to check with your care team first.
YOUR RECOVERY TIMELINE
The First Two Weeks
What to Expect
2–3 sessions per week
Gentle lymphatic work to ease pain, encourage fluid flow, and help you sleep and de-stress while your body does its hardest healing.
The Next 1–2 Months
About once a week
As you heal, we begin introducing scar tissue care, usually around week three or four, while your tissue is still changing. Starting then helps it heal smoother to the touch and keeps fluid moving.
As You Continue Healing
Every other week
We taper your sessions as your body settles, until you feel like yourself again.
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Wear your compression garment to your appointment if you have one. It acts as body armor on the way here and supports your lymph flow.
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Your first visit can be a full hour. Occasionally, a healing body only wants a short session. If your body stops responding, we'll end early and send you home to rest in compression, and we'll adjust your pricing or give you a credit for the unused time.
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Every plan is personal. Your schedule may look different depending on your surgery, your body, and how you're healing.
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About timing: many surgeons recommend waiting several weeks before lymphatic massage. Lymphatic drainage is a specialized field, and based on our lymphatic training and 20 years of post-op experience, gentle lymphatic work can often begin much sooner, as soon as you can comfortably ride in a car. Once you've been released from surgical care, choices about your recovery support are yours to make. For anything involving medications or signs of infection, always follow your surgeon's guidance.
It's Never Too Late
The biggest mistake we see is women thinking they've missed their window. We still help clients who are ten years past surgery and never felt quite right.
Wherever you are in your recovery, we'll start with whatever
you bring to the table, literally and figuratively.
RECOVERY RESOURCES
Support Between Sessions
The Book
Snatched and Swollen is the honest, practical guide to recovering after lipo, BBL, and tummy tuck, at home or abroad.
Post-Op FAQ
Answers to the questions we hear most, from what's normal to when to call your surgeon.
The Community
Connect with thousands of women healing from surgery
in our Snatched and Swollen Facebook group.