{"id":26618,"date":"2025-07-14T11:59:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T17:59:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sakuraspa.com.mx\/?p=26618"},"modified":"2026-03-07T19:54:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T01:54:17","slug":"post-operative-massages-your-best-ally-for-a-fast-and-uncomplicated-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sakuraspa.com.mx\/en\/lpg-endermologie\/post-operative-massages-your-best-ally-for-a-fast-and-uncomplicated-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"Post-operative massages: your best ally for a fast and uncomplicated recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Tiempo de lectura:<\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutos<\/span><\/span>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<p class=\"#ai-summary\"><strong>Post-operative massages<\/strong> accelerate the reabsorption of edema, reduce fibrosis and relieve pain after aesthetic or reconstructive surgeries. By combining gentle lymphatic drainage with de-inflammatory maneuvers and, when appropriate, LPG Endermologie\u00ae technology, they help the skin to adhere evenly and the tissues to heal with less scarring.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block has-background\" style=\"background-color:#9c849a6b\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>In this article<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#que-son-exactamente-los-masajes-post-operatorios\">What exactly are post-operative massages?<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#fases-del-tratamiento\">Phases of treatment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#beneficios-respaldados-por-la-evidencia\">Benefits supported by evidence<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#para-quien-son-ideales\">Who are they ideal for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#cuantas-sesiones-necesito\">How many sessions do I need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#preguntas-frecuentes\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1754516372640\">Does it hurt?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1754516381914\">Can I combine girdle and massage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1754516397896\">What if I have drains?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#conclusiones-faciles-de-recordar\">Easy-to-remember conclusions<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#referencias\">References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>After liposuction, abdominoplasty or breast augmentation, it is not uncommon to feel swelling, pain and hard &#8220;lumps&#8221; under the skin. That&#8217;s where I, your therapist at Sakura Advanced Aesthetics, come in: <strong>post-operative massages<\/strong> are a fundamental part of the medical protocol because they guide the lymph to the lymph nodes, break early adhesions and restore mobility to the tissues without jeopardizing your surgical result.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a0faca706b4728478c26b6207b21483b\" id=\"que-son-exactamente-los-masajes-post-operatorios\">What exactly are post-operative massages?<\/h2>\n\n<p>These are manual lymphatic drainage sessions-or assisted with advanced-stage LPG heads-designed for patients who have just undergone a surgical procedure. The objective is:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Drain fluids<\/strong> that the body accumulates as an inflammatory response.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prevent fibrosis<\/strong> (irregular hardening of fat) by breaking up microscopic clots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improve circulation<\/strong> to bring nutrients and oxygen to the operated area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decrease pain and bruises<\/strong>, shortening recovery time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aa0f0d3f0a3d17a3f17dbc26e73bb834\" id=\"fases-del-tratamiento\">Phases of treatment<\/h3>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Acute phase (first 48-72 h)<\/strong>: almost imperceptible pressures that &#8220;push&#8221; the lymph without displacing tissues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intermediate phase (days 4-14)<\/strong>: more active lymphatic drainage; circular movements and gentle sweeping are initiated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reshaping phase (week 3 onwards)<\/strong>: if the surgeon allows it, I integrate LPG Endermologie\u00ae LPG heads. <strong><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/sakuraspa.com.mx\/en\/lpg-endermologie-corporal\/lymphatic-massage\/\">Endermologie\u00ae LPG heads<\/a><\/strong> to break up early fibrosis and improve skin adhesion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-adbf1924aea0debb5e6f938f0c54919c\" id=\"beneficios-respaldados-por-la-evidencia\">Benefits supported by evidence<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8211;<strong>52% of edema<\/strong> after 14 days when 3 sessions per week are applied.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Less pain<\/strong>: patients report a 2-point drop on the VAS scale after the second appointment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flatter scars<\/strong> thanks to oxygenation and collagen stimulation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up to 30% faster <strong>return to activity<\/strong> compared to rest and girdle alone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><em>(Data obtained from studies published in the Journal of Plastic Surgery and guidelines of the Mexican Society of Plastic Surgery).<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-176ec3672e6f42100f909b431e3a32a9\" id=\"para-quien-son-ideales\">Who are they ideal for?<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>People who have undergone liposuction, abdominoplasty, HD liposculpture, BBL or breast augmentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patients with reconstructive surgeries (e.g., mastectomy with expander placement).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Those who present seroma, fibrosis or prolonged inflammation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Therapist&#8217;s Tip:<\/strong> <strong>before undergoing a post-operative massage with LPG Endermolgie consult your doctor, as his or her final approval will be necessary.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7988a22c3e48b89d08b04b0265ec7c19\" id=\"cuantas-sesiones-necesito\">How many sessions do I need?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Typically there are <strong>10 to 15 sessions<\/strong>: three per week for the first two weeks and then two per week until the cycle is completed. The skin shows visible improvements after the fourth visit and the final result is consolidated at the end of the protocol.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-59c659b77c347343b0e8699c6c8384f4\" id=\"preguntas-frecuentes\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1754516372640\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Does it hurt?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. We work with painless pressure; the objective is to drain, not to crush the tissue.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1754516381914\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I combine girdle and massage?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. Remove the girdle during the session and replace it to maintain even compression.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1754516397896\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What if I have drains?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>We wait for the surgeon to remove them or perform maneuvers around them without risk.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6000b09866dabcd43b9faedfeddeabb3\" id=\"conclusiones-faciles-de-recordar\">Easy-to-remember conclusions<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Post-operative massages<\/strong> are just as important as surgery to achieve an even result.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sooner you start (following medical advice), the faster the body will deflate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A certified therapist will adapt the pressure and technique to your recovery phase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Ready for a comfortable recovery with no surprises?<\/strong><br\/>Write me by <strong>WhatsApp <\/strong>and schedule your free assessment. Together we will design the post-operative massage schedule that your new body deserves.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"referencias\">References<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Journal of Plastic Surgery<\/em>, vol. 27, no. 4 (2024).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LPG Systems &#8220;Post-Operative Protocols&#8221; Clinical Guide, 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mexican Society of Plastic Surgery, &#8220;Recomendaciones de manejo postquir\u00fargico&#8221;, 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Tiempo de lectura:<\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutos<\/span><\/span>Post-operative massages accelerate the reabsorption of edema, reduce fibrosis and relieve pain after aesthetic or reconstructive surgeries. By combining gentle lymphatic drainage with de-inflammatory maneuvers and, when appropriate, LPG Endermologie\u00ae technology, they help the skin to adhere evenly and the tissues to heal with less scarring. 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