Enhance Your Surgical Results with Expert Post-Operative Care
Our specialized post-op lymphatic and scar therapies can significantly boost outcomes. By rapidly moving fluid away from surgical sites and softening tissue, your patients heal faster and look their best. Evidence shows that gentle manual lymphatic massage after surgery “improves blood circulation, reducing pain, and facilitating healing”, while expert scar care therapy can markedly improve scar elasticity and appearance.
Sculpt + Heal’s concierge recovery program is designed to preserve and enhance your surgical work.
Top Procedures That Benefit From Our Services:
Liposuction & Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty): These procedures often cause significant swelling and fibrosis. Post-op lymphatic massage accelerates drainage of excess fluid and breaks up hardened tissue, smoothing out lumps that might otherwise take months to resolve.
Breast Surgery (Augmentation, Lift, Reduction): All breast procedures can disrupt lymph flow. Gentle drainage after augmentation or lifts helps minimize edema and tightness. Many surgeons incorporate manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) in breast surgery protocols to enhance comfort and shape.
Facial Procedures (Facelift, Rhinoplasty, Blepharoplasty): Facial surgery often leads to puffiness and bruising. Our targeted massage techniques help disperse facial swelling and speed up recovery. In fact, clinicians note that MLD can “minimize swelling and pain” after facelifts and eyelid surgeries.
Body Contouring & Post-Weight-Loss Lifts (Mommy Makeover, Arm/Thigh Lift, Lower Body Lift): Large resections pose a high risk of lymph stasis. We support lymphatic return in these cases, reducing the risk of chronic edema. Studies report MLD is commonly used after thigh and arm lifts in weight-loss patients to prevent Lymphedema and improve comfort.
Orthopedic Procedures (Joint Replacement, ACL, Rotator Cuff Repair): Major joint surgeries often lead to prolonged inflammation, stiffness, and limited range of motion. Our gentle lymphatic drainage techniques help clear residual swelling, support tissue mobility, and enhance comfort in early recovery (especially important when mobility is limited.) Scar therapy is also offered to reduce adhesion and improve long-term joint function and cosmetic appearance.
Mohs Surgery & Dermatologic Procedures (Facial Excision, Skin Cancer Repair): While often overlooked, lymphatic drainage and scar care can greatly support healing after dermatologic excisions (particularly in highly visible or facial areas.) We help minimize post-surgical swelling, reduce tenderness, and address early scar remodeling. For Mohs procedures, where multiple layers may be excised and sutured, early intervention supports pliability and reduces risk of hypertrophic or retracted scarring.
Oncologic Surgeries (Mastectomy, Lumpectomy, Lymph Node Dissection): Cancer-related surgeries often result in significant lymphatic disruption, increasing the risk of swelling, scar adhesions, and long-term tissue tightness. Manual lymphatic drainage gently supports fluid movement and healing while respecting medical fragility. Scar therapy techniques can restore mobility, reduce discomfort, and improve aesthetic outcomes (particularly in areas of radiation or surgical trauma.) Our approach is always personalized, trauma-informed, and clinically grounded.
Proven Outcomes:
Less Swelling & Bruising: Patients experience faster reduction of edema and bruising. Studies show that MLD combined with compression significantly “reduces edema” in cosmetic liposuction and abdominoplasty patients. Cleansing congested tissue also helps remove metabolic waste, reducing postoperative inflammation
Enhanced Scar Healing: Our advanced scar therapy (massage, silicone, laser as needed) has been shown to improve scar elasticity, thickness, regularity and color. Patients report less itching and flatter, softer scars.
Pain Relief & Faster Recovery: Gentle lymph drainage often translates to less pain and a speedier recovery. Research indicates that adding MLD to multimodal care can lead to “significant decreases in pain” and “improvements in wound healing”.
Higher Patient Satisfaction: By proactively managing swelling and scars, patients typically enjoy smoother recoveries and better final results. Attention to post-op care has been shown to be “paramount to improve postoperative outcomes and enhance patients’ satisfaction.”
Evidence-Based Practice: Every technique used is backed by research and clinical experience. We leverage proven interventions to protect your surgical results and minimize complications.
Why Refer to Sculpt + Heal:
Certified Expertise: Paige Boppel is an Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) and Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) with advanced training in post-operative care and scar therapy techniques.
Collaborative Care: We partner with your practice, communicating closely to align therapy plans with your surgical protocols.
Concierge Service: In-home sessions ensure that patients receive care where they are most comfortable. Our personal touch and follow-through improve adherence to the recovery plan.
Prevent Complications: Early intervention with MLD and scar care helps prevent chronic edema or fibrosis, which can otherwise hinder results.
Referring is easy:
Patients can contact us directly through this website, e-mail, or phone. We also have a presence on Instagram and can be contacted there.
Alternatively, you can use our referral slip / intake form at your office