Marissa Chacaj-Solis LMT, CPST | Post-Plastic Surgery Recovery Specialist
Post-op recovery is not one-size-fits-all. The care your body needs immediately after plastic surgery is very different from what it needs weeks later as incisions close, swelling shifts, scar tissue forms, and your mobility returns. A provider trained only in general manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) might understand how to move fluid. However, true post-surgical recovery requires deep, specialized knowledge. You need a therapist who knows how to safely work around healing incisions, navigate disrupted lymphatic pathways, manage surgical drains, evaluate compression garments and spot potential problems. At Wellness by Marissa, your sessions are customized to your exact procedure to target bruised tissue, fibrosis, seromas, and scar tissue through every stage of healing. If you are preparing for surgery or are already in recovery, you deserve a professional trained to support the entire healing process.
Specialized Post-Op Care for Your Procedure
I provide stage-appropriate, compassionate recovery care for individuals healing from cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, including:
- Body Contouring: Liposuction (including 360 lipo), Mommy Makeovers, and Tummy Tucks (Abdominoplasty).
- Fat Transfer Recovery: Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBL) and facial fat transfers.
- Breast Surgeries: Breast augmentation, reductions, lifts, and post-mastectomy reconstructive surgeries.
- Facial Plastic Surgery: Facelifts, neck lifts, and rhinoplasty swelling management.
The Three Phases of Post-Surgical Healing
Phase 1: Acute Healing (0–3 Weeks Post-Op)
- What your body is doing: The body focuses entirely on protection and inflammation management. Swelling, fluid shifts, and intense skin sensitivity are normal.
- How I support you: Care is incredibly gentle, light, and supportive. I focus on reducing acute swelling and comforting the nervous system, offering sessions for clients as early as one day post-op.
Phase 2: Subacute Recovery (3–8 Weeks Post-Op)
- What your body is doing: Swelling gradually changes as deep tissues begin to reorganize. This is the stage where fluid can harden into stubborn fibrosis.
- How I support you: Support shifts toward improving comfort and mobility. I adapt to your body’s evolving healing response to help soften tissue and prevent severe scar binding.
Phase 3: Remodeling Phase (2–6 Months+ Post-Op)
- What your body is doing: Tissues continue maturing and settling long after surgery. Scar tissue is still actively forming and adapting.
- How I support you: Care focuses on advanced tissue adaptation, localized fascia release, improving joint mobility, and ensuring your final surgical results settle beautifully.
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