Post-op massage in Elizabeth, NJ
Specialized manual treatments to support your recovery after cosmetic surgery. So you heal better and faster, with less pain and swelling, and your surgery gives its best possible result.
- Duration
- 75 min
- Price
- From $120
- Sessions
- Set by surgery
Indicative durations and prices. Confirmed when booking.
Why it matters after surgery
Every surgery is a controlled injury to the tissues. Afterwards the body responds with inflammation and edema (fluid gathering in the operated area), bruising and sometimes fibrosis: as it heals inside, tissue can harden into firm areas, lumps or irregularities under the skin. It is one of the complications that most affects the aesthetic result, after liposuction for example. Adhesions that limit movement can also form.
Good post-operative care helps the fluid clear, keeps the tissues soft and lets the skin adapt well to its new shape.
Lymphatic drainage is the foundation of this service: very gentle movements help remove the fluid and reduce swelling. Depending on your stage of recovery, we combine it with manual techniques to keep tissues soft, help prevent fibrosis and improve circulation. The intensity always adapts to how you are healing.
Marta C.’s founder is trained as a nursing assistant as well as in aesthetics. That is why our protocols are careful and always follow your surgeon’s instructions. It is one of the services our clients in New Jersey value most.
How the process works
- 01Full assessmentType of surgery, date, surgeon’s instructions, state of the scars, pain and swelling levels.
- 02Coordination with your surgeonWe always follow their guidance on when to start and what can be done.
- 03Sessions by stageAt first, very gentle work focused on drainage; later, techniques to soften tissue and refine the contour.
- 04Follow-upAt every visit we track swelling, firm areas and how the scars are healing.
Benefits
- Less swelling and retained fluid.
- Less pain and tightness.
- Helps prevent fibrosis, firm areas and irregularities.
- Better circulation and healthier healing.
- A faster recovery so you get back to daily life sooner.
- Emotional support at a time when many people feel vulnerable.
What results to expect
Relief from swelling and pain usually shows in the first sessions. Full recovery takes time and every body heals at its own pace; several sessions over the weeks after surgery are typical. If you are planning surgery, message us beforehand and we will plan your schedule together.
Surgeries it pairs with
- Liposuction and lipo-sculpting.
- Brazilian butt lift (BBL).
- Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty).
- Other cosmetic body surgeries, always as your surgeon advises.
When it’s best to wait
There are times when it is better to postpone a session or get your doctor’s approval first. It is not a “no” forever: it is taking good care of you. We go over all of this together at your first assessment.
Message us before booking. We listen, review your history and, if needed, wait together for your doctor’s approval.
Ask on WhatsApp-
Without your surgeon’s approval
We always start when your surgeon says so. Message us before surgery and we will plan the schedule.
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Drains or wounds without guidance
If you still have drains or open stitches, we follow your surgeon’s guidance on which areas can be touched.
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Fever or feeling unwell
It may be a sign of infection. Your surgeon comes first.
Warning signs: call your surgeon
- Fever.
- Redness, heat or pus at the incision.
- Severe pain that gets worse instead of better.
- Pain or swelling in one calf.
- Shortness of breath.
If you notice any of these signs, stop sessions and contact your surgeon or go to the emergency room.
The information on this site is general guidance and does not replace your doctor’s assessment.
Frequent questions
When can I start massage after surgery?+
When your surgeon approves it. At Marta C. we never start a treatment without following their instructions.
Does post-op massage hurt?+
At first the area is sensitive, so the pressure is very light and adjusted to you.
Does it replace medical instructions or my compression garment?+
No. It complements your surgeon’s instructions, which always come first.
How many sessions do I need after lipo or a BBL?+
It depends on the surgery and how you progress. Several sessions over the following weeks are usual; we set it at your assessment.
What if I had surgery recently?+
We do a full assessment before any post-surgical treatment.
Where do you offer post-op massage?+
We see clients in Elizabeth, New Jersey, always by appointment, including people from Union, Linden, Hillside, Roselle and nearby towns. The exact location is confirmed when you book on WhatsApp.
Write to us and we build your plan.
Before your first session we do an assessment: we listen to what you want and tell you honestly what we can achieve.
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