Recovery after aesthetic surgery is a period, not an appointment. This work is designed to support post-operative recovery, help manage swelling, improve comfort and mobility, and support healthy tissue recovery — at your home, within what your surgeon has cleared, and adjusted as the recovery moves through its phases.
- Format
- Private in-home session, by appointment only
- Includes
- Assessment, treatment plan and follow-up across sessions
- Area served
- Miami-Dade and select Broward areas
- Practitioner
- Florida Licensed Massage Therapist MA103203 · Physiotherapist trained in Brazil
- Plans
- Single sessions and post-operative recovery programs
- Before booking
- Your surgeon decides when the work can begin
What post-operative care involves
After surgery, movement is limited and the tissue in the operated area has been disturbed. Fluid tends to accumulate, which is what produces the swelling and the tight, heavy feeling most people notice in the first weeks.
Post-operative work sits alongside your surgeon's care, never in place of it. It does not replace your follow-up appointments, your compression garments or your medical instructions. What it offers is support during the weeks when your body is doing the actual work: help managing swelling, more comfort while movement is still restricted, support for a healthy tissue recovery process, and the plain experience of being looked after in a demanding stretch.
When it can begin
This is the first question everyone asks, and the honest answer is that your surgeon decides. The right moment depends on the procedure performed and on your surgeon's instructions. Some patients are cleared to begin within the first few days, while others need to wait longer.
Before your first appointment I will ask what your surgeon recommended — and if you have not asked yet, that is the conversation to have first. The treatment always respects the stage of recovery and any restriction set by your medical team.
What the first session looks like
It begins with an assessment. For post-operative care that means the procedure performed, the date of surgery, the stage of recovery, any instruction from your surgeon, and how you have actually been feeling — what hurts, what is limiting you, what you are worried about.
From there I select and adapt the techniques. Lymphatic drainage uses gentle, controlled movements and does not need to be aggressive to be done properly; after surgery some areas are naturally more sensitive, so the pressure is adapted to your comfort and to the phase you are in.
I bring the professional table, linens and everything else the session requires, so there is no travelling, parking or waiting room at a point when moving around is uncomfortable. Afterwards I will tell you what I observed and what I would suggest next. If anything makes me think you should check in with your surgeon, I will say so.
Fibrosis
Assessing fibrosis is part of post-operative care. The approach varies with the stage of recovery, the characteristics of the tissue and your medical guidance. Techniques are chosen individually and may be adjusted as things progress.
How many sessions
This varies from person to person. The type and extent of the surgery, the presence of swelling, the stage of recovery and how your body responds all influence the follow-up. That is why I prefer to assess your progress across the sessions rather than setting the same number for everyone.
Sessions tend to be more frequent early in recovery and spaced further apart as things settle. A post-operative recovery program is structured around those phases and adjusted as the recovery progresses — which is different from buying a fixed package before anyone has seen you.
Choosing anyone for this work
Post-operative work is not generic massage, and not every massage therapist is trained for it. Whoever you choose, it is reasonable to ask whether they are licensed, whether they have specific post-operative experience, whether they will work within your surgeon's instructions, and whether they assess before treating. My Florida licence is MA103203 — you can ask any therapist for theirs. There is a longer version of this in the journal: what to expect from lymphatic drainage after surgery.
Where I work
Private in-home service throughout Miami-Dade and select Broward areas. As well as private homes, I can work at hotels and short-term rentals — which matters for surgical recovery, since many clients are in temporary accommodation while they heal.
- Sunny Isles
- Aventura
- Miami Beach
- Bal Harbour
- Brickell
- Coral Gables
- and select South Florida locations
Common questions
When can I start lymphatic drainage after surgery?
The right moment depends on the procedure performed and on your surgeon's instructions. Some patients are cleared to begin within the first few days, while others need to wait longer. The treatment always respects the stage of recovery and any restriction set by your medical team.
How many post-operative sessions will I need?
This varies from person to person. The type and extent of the surgery, the presence of swelling, the stage of recovery and how your body responds all influence the follow-up. That is why I prefer to assess your progress across the sessions rather than setting the same number for everyone.
Is post-operative drainage painful?
Lymphatic drainage uses gentle, controlled movements and does not need to be aggressive to be done properly. After surgery some areas may naturally be more sensitive. The pressure and the techniques are adapted to your comfort and to the stage of recovery.
Do you work with fibrosis after plastic surgery?
Yes. Assessing fibrosis is part of post-operative care. The approach varies with the stage of recovery, the characteristics of the tissue and your medical guidance. Techniques are chosen individually and may be adjusted as things progress.
What happens in the first session?
The first session begins with an assessment of your needs, goals and any information relevant to the treatment. For post-operative care I also consider the procedure performed, the date of surgery and the stage of recovery. The session is then personalized, rather than following a protocol that is the same for everyone.
How do I book?
Booking is done directly on WhatsApp. To speed things up, send your location, the service you are interested in and the duration you would like. For post-operative care, also let me know the procedure performed, the date of surgery and, if you have them, your surgeon's specific instructions.
A note on expectations. Post-operative massage is a supportive therapy. It is not a medical treatment, it does not replace your surgeon's care, and no therapist can promise a specific result or a faster recovery. If you have pain, fever, unusual redness or anything that worries you, contact your surgeon — not your massage therapist.