Do You Actually Need Lymphatic Drainage After Surgery?
If you’ve had—or are planning—a cosmetic procedure, you’ve probably heard about lymphatic drainage. Maybe your surgeon mentioned it. Maybe your med spa offers it. Maybe every person on your recovery feed seems to swear by it. Which raises a pretty obvious question: Do you actually need it? The answer is less dramatic than social media […]
5 Things People Get Wrong About Post-Surgery Swelling
If you’ve spent any time researching cosmetic-procedure recovery, you’ve probably heard some version of these: “Your lymph is stuck.” “You need to drain immediately.” “More swelling means something went wrong.” “You have to massage it out.” “It’s just swelling. Ignore it.” The reality is a little more nuanced. Here are five things people regularly get […]
Why Are You So Swollen After Surgery? Here’s What Your Body Is Actually Doing
You expected some bruising. You expected soreness. But the swelling after a cosmetic procedure can still catch you off guard. After liposuction, a tummy tuck, body contouring, facial surgery, or another procedure, the treated area may look fuller, feel tight, or seem more swollen than you expected. So what is actually happening underneath the skin? […]