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Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage in Los Angeles

PLASTIC SURGERY POST-OP CARE IN LOS ANGELES

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Lymphatic Drainage Massage –
Post-Op Recovery in Downtown LA

The manual lymphatic drainage massage at Shaped Secretz is specifically designed for clients recovering from cosmetic and liposuction procedures in Los Angeles. This specialized massage technique accelerates recovery time, reduces post-surgical swelling, prevents fibrosis, and helps your body heal properly after surgery. Each body session is 90 minutes.

If you’re also on a weight loss journey, many of our post-op clients pair their recovery sessions with our GLP-1 Weight Loss program or Lemon Bottle Fat Dissolver treatments to maximize their body contouring results.

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  • Reduce and Eliminate Fibrosis
  • Reduce and Eliminate Seroma
  • Reduce water and fluid retention
  • Reduce Bruising
  • Reduce Pain
  • Reduce downtime caused by surgery

Post-Op Lymphatic Drainage Packages in Los Angeles

Our lymphatic drainage massage packages are designed to support your full recovery — reducing post-surgical swelling, preventing fibrosis and seroma, and helping your body heal faster after cosmetic procedures in Downtown Los Angeles.

3 Sessions $475

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5 Sessions $750

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10 Sessions $1250

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Ultimate Post Op Package 26 Sessions | $2750

In addition to the Lymphatic Drainage Massages these treatments can include introduction to Radio Frequency, Red light, Laser Lipo Wrap, Wood Therapy and Vacuum Therapy within your 90 days post-op timeframe.

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Lymphatic Drainage Face Massage –
Post-Op Care Los Angeles

Lymphatic drainage face massage — also known as manual lymphatic drainage — involves gentle, targeted manipulation of specific areas of the face to help lymph fluid move freely. This specialized technique relieves facial swelling, inflammation, and swollen lymph nodes after cosmetic procedures. It also supports faster recovery and reduces post-surgical fibrosis around the face and neck. Each session is 60 minutes.

1 session $139

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3 sessions $375

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5 sessions $500

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10 sessions $750

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Wood Therapy Treatment – Body Contouring & Lymphatic Support in LA

Wood Therapy uses specially designed wooden implements to apply targeted pressure that breaks up stubborn pockets of cellulite and moves liberated fat cells toward the lymph nodes for natural processing. By stimulating the lymphatic system, this treatment facilitates a natural flush of cellular debris and stored toxins — optimizing your metabolic rate, addressing disproportionate bulges, and smoothing “orange-peel” skin texture.

Wood Therapy works especially well as a complement to lymphatic drainage massage for post-op clients in Los Angeles looking to accelerate their contouring results.

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Doll Me Up – Customized Post-Surgery Care in Downtown Los Angeles

Advanced technology for faster healing after your lymphatic drainage massage and wood therapy sessions. We’ll customize your package based on your desired results — combining treatments like cavitation, infrared heat therapy, and skin tightening into a personalized post-surgery recovery plan. Recommended for fibrosis. Consultation required.

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Post-Op Rejuvenation Touch-Up – Los Angeles

Using Vacuum Therapy’s suction and release pressure, this treatment reduces cellulite, breaks down stubborn tissue, and moves fat toward the lymph nodes. Combined with Wood Therapy to smooth any lumps of tissue left behind from surgery, and Radio Frequency to firm and tighten the skin — this is the complete package to snatch your body back into shape after surgery. Session is 60 minutes.

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Filler Massage – Post-Injection Lump & Bump Treatment

Lumps and bumps after filler injections are completely normal — and the good news is they can be effectively treated with gentle massage once the initial swelling subsides. At Shaped Secretz, we recommend waiting 5–7 days after your needle injections before beginning filler massage. A compression garment should be used during this process to help reduce swelling and bruising.

1 session $135

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3 sessions $350

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5 sessions $500

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR RECOVERY

A Progressive Roadmap to Your Transformation

Every body is different. Your progress will be guided by your surgical team and supported by our care staff throughout your recovery.

Day 0–3

The First 72 Hours

  1. Have a caregiver present for medication, meals, and safety.
  2. Complete all antibiotics; never skip doses.
  3. Take pain medication with food to prevent nausea.
  4. Start short indoor walks the night of surgery, every 1–2 hours after.
  5. Hydrate extensively and monitor your temperature.
Ongoing

Managing Your Natural Response

  1. Swelling is normal and can last several months.
  2. You may temporarily weigh more due to fluid retention.
  3. Numbness or "electric shock" sensations are normal nerve adaptation.
  4. Swelling in the feet or ankles is common, even off-site.
Weeks 1–8

Safeguarding the Sculpt

  1. BBL: no direct pressure on buttocks for 8 weeks.
  2. Tummy Tuck: avoid laying flat on the abdomen for 3 weeks.
  3. Avoid sun exposure; use high-grade UV protection.
  4. No alcohol during the medication phase.
  5. No pools, baths, or ocean for at least 14 days.
  6. No driving, housework, or smoking during week one.
Daily Care

Drains, Dressings & Compression

  1. Empty drains 3–4 times daily; keep compressed.
  2. Shower after 48 hours; no bathing until cleared.
  3. Apply bacitracin to sutures twice daily.
  4. Wear your faja for at least 4 weeks.
  5. Use back and abdominal boards for 8 weeks.
Weeks 3–12+

Optimization & Professional Support

  1. Begin manual lymphatic massage 48–72 hours post-op.
  2. Attend 2–3 sessions per week for the first month.
  3. 10+ sessions are ideal to fully reveal your results.
  4. Graduate to a Stage 2 garment 3–4 weeks after surgery.

Immediate Action Items

Call 911 for chest pain or significant shortness of breath. Contact your surgical team immediately for:

  • Fever over 101°F persisting for 8 hours.
  • Expanding redness (more than ½ inch) or purulent drainage.
  • Inability to urinate 8 hours after arriving home.
  • Skin turning dark or black near the incision site.
Your Recovery Roadmap
Post-Operative Care Guide

Your Recovery Roadmap

A comprehensive guide to your progressive transformation, mapped day by day so you always know exactly where you stand.

Day 0 Month 3+
01

The First 72 Hours

The vital window. Success is a partnership — these protocols ensure your body's unique adaptation begins safely.

  • 48–72 HRS
    The Support SystemEnsure a caregiver is present for medication, meals, and safety.
  • ONGOING
    Medication DisciplineComplete all antibiotics — never skip doses. Take pain medication with food, even a few bites, to prevent nausea.
  • DAY 0+
    Active RecoveryStart short indoor walks the night of surgery and every 1–2 hours thereafter to optimize circulation and prevent clots.
  • ONGOING
    Vital SignsHydrate extensively and monitor your temperature — an elevation may signal a need for professional intervention.
02

Managing Your Natural Response

Swelling and bruising are not setbacks — they are biological milestones of your body's healing.

  • UP TO MONTHS
    Visible RefinementPost-operative swelling is normal and can last several months. You may temporarily weigh more due to fluid retention.
  • WEEKS–MONTHS
    Sensory ChangesNumbness, weakness, or "electric shock" sensations are normal as nerves and tissues adapt.
  • VARIES
    Distal SwellingIt's common to see swelling in the feet or ankles, even if they weren't the primary surgical site.
03

Safeguarding the Sculpt

Protect your results by working in harmony with these specific restrictions.

  • 8 WEEKS
    BBL — No Direct PressureAvoid any direct pressure on the buttocks for 8 weeks.
  • 3 WEEKS
    Tummy Tuck — No Flat LyingAvoid laying flat on the abdomen for 3 weeks.
  • ONGOING
    Sun & SkinAvoid direct sunlight and use high-grade UV protection.
  • MED PHASE
    No AlcoholAvoid alcohol for the entire duration of your medication phase.
  • 14 DAYS
    No ImmersionNo pools, baths, or ocean for at least 14 days.
  • WEEK 1
    Activity LimitsNo driving, housework, or smoking. Rest is your primary "intervention" during week one.
04

Drains, Dressings & Synergy

Maintaining the "skin envelope" requires consistent mechanical support.

  • 3–4x DAILY
    Drain CareEmpty drains 3–4 times daily and keep them in a compressed state.
  • 48 HRS+
    Wound HygieneShowering is typically safe after 48 hours (no bathing). Apply bacitracin to sutures twice daily.
  • 4–8 WEEKS
    Compression StrategyWear your wraparound foam vest/faja for at least 4 weeks. Use back and abdominal boards for 8 weeks to guide the contouring process.
05

Optimization & Professional Support

Maximum results are achieved through a synergy of technology and professional manual therapy.

  • 48–72 HRS
    Lymphatic SynergyBegin manual massages 48–72 hours post-op. We recommend 2–3 sessions per week for the first month.
  • 10+ SESSIONS
    The Golden Standard10+ sessions are ideal to fully reveal your sculpted silhouette.
  • 3–4 WEEKS
    Garment TransitionYou may graduate to a Stage 2 garment 3–4 weeks after surgery.
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Immediate Action Items

Call 911 for chest pain or significant shortness of breath.

Contact your surgical team immediately for any of the following:

  • 8 HRS+
    Persistent FeverA fever over 101°F persisting for 8 hours.
  • ANY TIME
    Expanding Redness / DrainageRedness spreading more than ½ inch, or purulent drainage (pus).
  • 8 HRS
    Inability to UrinateNo urination within 8 hours of arriving home.
  • ANY TIME
    Skin DiscolorationSkin turning dark or black near the incision site.
This roadmap is a general guide and does not replace direct instruction from your surgical team.
Red Flags

Plastic Surgery Recovery Guide – What to Expect in Downtown Los Angeles

Your recovery journey depends on several factors — the type of surgery, the invasiveness of the procedure, your body’s natural healing process, and how carefully you follow your doctor’s post-care instructions. At Shaped Secretz in Downtown Los Angeles, we provide a comprehensive list of post-care recovery guidelines to take you through every step of the process.

  • It’s important to have a good friend, family member, or loved one there to take care of you for the first 48 to 72 hours after surgery.  You’ll need someone to wake you for your medications, help you to the bathroom, prepare your food for you, and to be there in case there is an emergency.
  • Take your pain medications. If your doctor has prescribed antibiotics, be sure to take them. Finish the entire course and do not skip pills.
  • You’ll want to eat light during the first 24 hours after surgery, but be sure to eat something, even if it only consists of a few bites.  Taking medications on an empty stomach can cause nausea and dizziness.
  • Be sure to drink plenty of water. 
  • It is extremely important that you take short walks every 1-2 hours in your home up until bed-time to prevent clots in the legs.  We want this to start THE NIGHT OF SURGERY! 
  • Take your temperature regularly.  An elevated temperature could be a sign of an infection.

Expectations

  • Remember, post-operative swelling is normal. It will subside in time.
  • It is normal to experience pain, pulling or pinching sensation, burning and electric shock sensations for weeks and sometimes months after surgery.
  • It is normal to areas of numbness and even some weakness for weeks to months after the procedure.
  • Swelling and bruising (sometimes severe) is to be expected for several weeks. The swelling will take several months to resolve. It is not uncommon to have foot ankle and leg swelling or swelling on other parts of the body, even though they were not operated on.
  • It is common to weigh more than before surgery in the first few weeks after surgery due to the swelling and extra fluid. This will improve over time.

What to Avoid

  • Do not drink alcohol during your recovery period, especially during the same time that you are taking antibiotics and pain medication.
  • Avoid exposure to direct sunlight. Use sunblock with proper UV protection to protect your skin.
  • You must avoid taking a shower for the first 24 to 48 hours to keep your incisions dry and clean. After that period, you can start taking sponge baths or avoid getting your incisions very wet.
  • You must avoid swimming pools and hot tubs for several weeks.
  • BBL Patients should not apply direct pressure to their buttocks for at least 8 weeks.
  • Tummy Tuck patients should not lay flat on their abdomen for at least 3 weeks post-op.

Activity

  • You will need to rest frequently during the first week of your recovery. Don't plan on doing anything more stressful than walking around the house.
  • If possible, sleep with areas of liposuction elevated to help decrease swelling. Some patients choose to sleep in a recliner for the first several nights.
  • Give your body a chance to recover. Do not exercise until your doctor says you may do so.
  • Do not drive or operate heavy machinery while on pain medication.
  • No housework until your doctor gives you the okay to resume normal activity.
  • No smoking. Even second-hand smoke can interfere with your healing. (If you were a smoker, now would be a good time to become an ex-smoker.)
  • BBL Patients may apply direct pressure to their buttocks after 8 weeks.
  • Tummy Tuck Patients may lay flat on their abdomen after 3 weeks post-op.

Dressings & Drains

  • Follow your doctor's instructions and use the dressings provided. They will provide the right amount of compression.
  • If a drain was placed, it should be emptied 3 - 4 times per day and its output recorded. Drains need to be in a compressed state in order to work.
  • Your drains will be removed during your post-op appointment.
  • If you have a dressing, keep the clear plastic film or gauze that covers your incision on for 48 hours. If you have a clear plastic film dressing, you may shower right away. Otherwise, keep the dressing clean and dry for 48 hours.
  • If you have surgical tape under your dressing, leave it in place, no other care is needed. If you have sutures, apply bacitracin antibiotic ointment twice daily.
  • Showering (not bathing) is fine for all incisions 48 hours after surgery, unless otherwise instructed.
  • Do not immerse the wound in water (swim, ocean, bath, dish washing, etc.) until at least 14 days after your surgery.
  • Direct trauma and physical stress may result in a separation of the suture edges or a wider scar.

Massages and Garments

  • Massages may begin 2-3 days (48-72 hours) after surgery.
  • Patients must wear wraparound foam vest for at least 4 weeks postop or foam all around under faja (compression garment), longer if swelling persists.
  • Lower back and abdominal boards should be worn for at least 8 weeks with lipo foam on sides
  • Patient may change into a stage 2 garment 3-4 weeks after surgery.
  • 2-3 lymphatic drainage massages per week for at least a month.
  • 10+ massage sessions are ideal.

10+ massage sessions are ideal

  • Most questions and concerns about pain, swelling and about final results are easiest to answer at the time of your routine follow up visits.
  • Persistent fever over 101 Fahrenheit for 8 hours that does not respond to walking, deep breathing or coughing.
  • Chest pain or significant shortness of breath Increasing redness along the incision that is more than ½ an inch (a small rim of redness around the incision is normal), especially if the redness is expanding or extending over time.
  • Drainage from the incision that is purulent (pus). Also, if the skin next to the incision is turning very dark or black.
  • If you are unable to urinate 8 hours after getting home from the procedure (this will require a trip to the emergency room, unfortunately, but is rare).
  • If there is an emergency, call 911.