Radiant Body Therapy
Professional Massage Therapy / Certified Lymphatic Therapist

Surgery pre-op and post-op

PRE-OP

   Please check with your surgeon before any use:

  • ? daily protein drinks and or surgery recovery drinks (i.e. Juven)?
  • ? bromeline and arnica for recovery and reducing inflammation and bruising?
  • ? smaller sizes of compression as your swelling decreases from regular lymphatic work?                                                                                                                                                             

     1.   Set up at least one pre-op surgery lymphatic work for therapy, learning self massage                    and education.

     2.  Set up appointments once per week prior to therapy then every 3 -5 days post surgery.

 

POST-OP

  • regular lymphatic massage. every three to five days.
  • if fibrosis. seromas, or scar tissue, fascial work and/or cupping work may be necessary.
  • self massage and gentle stretches