How Post Operative Swelling Treatment in Stratmoor, CO Works: Prep Steps
Post operative swelling treatment uses gentle, hands-on lymphatic drainage. It helps your body move extra fluid after surgery. Good prep starts before you arrive. Get your surgeon’s okay for massage. Bring your procedure date, treated areas, and garment rules with you. The step people skip most often is asking their surgeon about timing and movement limits first. Medical Massage Soft Tissue Services in Northeast Colorado Springs walks clients through each stage. Here is what people in Stratmoor, CO should know about post operative swelling treatment, with practical notes from Medical Massage Soft Tissue Services.
Quick Summary
- Before: Get clearance from your surgeon. Gather your surgery details. Drink water. Wear loose clothing.
- During: A free 20 minute consultation shapes your plan. Then light lymphatic drainage work follows. The full program also includes light and microcurrent therapy.
- After: Follow your surgeon’s garment and movement advice. Report changes in swelling at your next visit.
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What Post Operative Swelling Treatment Involves
After surgery, your body can hold extra fluid in the treated areas. The lymphatic system carries this fluid. It moves lymph through the body as muscles contract (Wikipedia). When swelling builds up, gentle bodywork can help support that flow.
Manual lymphatic drainage is one form of this bodywork. It uses light, rhythmic, circular strokes at low pressure. The pressure stays under 9 ounces per square inch. This helps encourage lymph movement (Wikipedia). Post operative swelling treatment applies this idea to healing tissue after procedures such as liposuction.
Providers and programs vary. Some focus on drainage alone. Others combine drainage with tools like light therapy or microcurrent. Your surgeon’s instructions and your own healing timeline set the limits. For a broader look at how these pieces fit together, see our guide to where Multi-Light Therapy fits in liposuction recovery.
Before Your First Session: Prep Steps That Help
Get clearance and gather your surgery details
Start with your surgeon. Ask when it is safe to begin massage. Ask if you have any limits on movement, pressure, or garment wear. Write the answers down so you can share them at your appointment.
Then gather a short list of details to bring:
- The date of your procedure
- Which areas were treated
- Your garment instructions, including how many hours a day to wear it
- Current medications and any blood thinners
- Any instructions your surgeon gave about massage or swelling
This list saves time. It also helps your therapist plan around your surgeon’s guidance.
Prepare your body and your schedule
Drink water in the days before your visit. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Pick clothes that are easy to move in and out of, especially around treated areas. Plan your trip so you are not rushed. If you are sore or moving slowly, allow extra time to arrive and get settled.
Before you go, notice your swelling. Where is it? Is it worse at certain times of day? Does anything ease it? Jot down these patterns and any discomfort so you can describe them clearly. Small details like these help your therapist track change from visit to visit.
What Happens First, Next, and After
Step 1: Consultation and intake
Your first contact is a free 20 minute complimentary consultation. The goal is a plan made for your needs, not a one-size-fits-all routine. You can call 719-271-8539 to set this up. Appointments run Monday through Friday at 10am or 2pm. Pick a time that gives you a calm buffer before and after.
During the consultation, expect questions about your surgery, your swelling, your garment use, and your goals. Bring the list from the section above. This is also your chance to ask questions. You can ask what a session feels like or what to do if you feel sore afterward.
Step 2: Lymphatic drainage work
The hands-on part uses personalized medical massage and lymphatic drainage therapy. The aim is to help move excess lymphatic fluid and hard knots out of the body. This is described on the practice’s website.
Pressure stays light. You may feel gentle stretching, warmth, or a sense of movement in the tissue. Your therapist checks in as they work. They adjust pressure to what feels right for you. Tell them right away if anything feels sharp or painful.
Step 2A and 2B: How Multi-Light Therapy Fits In
The full program adds two supportive steps. Step 2A is Multi-Light Therapy. Red, blue, and infrared lights reach about one inch deep into the areas that had liposuction. The practice describes it as support for healthy muscle, muscle repair, and skin restoration.
Step 2B is Microcurrent Therapy. Precise, mild microcurrents are used to help break up adhesions, developing scar tissue, and hard fibrotic knots. The practice also describes it as a way to help the nervous system settle back into a healing state.
Step 3: The four-session recovery program
The program is designed for a range of procedures. These include Lipo 360, BBL, Mommy Makeover, tummy tuck, breast augmentation and reduction, arm and thigh liposuction, chin and cheek lipo, male breast reduction, and combination lipo.
What You Do Between Sessions
Most of your healing happens between visits. Follow your surgeon’s advice on garment wear, gentle movement, and hydration. The lymphatic system depends on muscle movement to keep fluid going. The light activity your surgeon allows can help.
Keep a short note of what changes between sessions. Bring it to your next visit:
- Where swelling feels better or worse
- Any new tightness, lumps, or tender spots
- How many hours you wore your garment each day
- Any new instructions from your surgeon
- Questions you want to ask
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When to Call Your Surgeon Instead
Massage is not a substitute for medical care. Some symptoms need a doctor’s review, not a bodywork session. Call your surgeon’s office if you notice:
- Swelling that gets much worse or comes on fast
- Redness, warmth, or streaks spreading over the skin
- Fever or chills
- Pain that increases instead of easing
- Shortness of breath or chest pain
- Fluid leaking from an incision, or a wound that looks worse
This list is general. Your surgeon knows your case and can tell you what to watch for. When in doubt, call them first.
Things to Consider
What helps
- A clear plan built around your surgery and your surgeon’s instructions
- Light, gentle pressure that works with healing tissue
- A set program with regular visits, so change can be tracked over time
- Education along the way, so you understand what is happening and why
What to weigh
- Timing matters. Starting too soon or too late can work against you. Your surgeon’s clearance sets the start date.
- The full program takes four sessions within one month. Check that your schedule can support that rhythm.
- Results vary from person to person. No session can promise a set outcome.
- Treatment supports healing. It does not replace medical care or your surgeon’s follow-up visits.
Local Note for Stratmoor Readers
Stratmoor is a census-designated place in El Paso County, Colorado (Wikidata). If you live there and you are planning post operative swelling treatment, the practical question is usually about the trip and the timing. It is not just about the session itself.
Appointments with Medical Massage Soft Tissue Services take place in Northeast Colorado Springs. Build travel time into your day. A good habit is to call first at 719-271-8539 and ask your questions by phone before you book. That way you can confirm what to bring, how to prepare, and which weekday time fits your recovery schedule best.
Frequently Asked Questions
How soon after liposuction can I start?
There is no single answer that fits everyone. Your surgeon sets the timing. They base it on your procedure, how you are healing, and any limits on movement or pressure. Ask them first. Then book a consultation so the plan can be built around their guidance.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring your procedure date, the areas treated, your garment instructions, a list of current medications, and any notes from your surgeon. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. A short written note about your swelling patterns also helps.
Does Multi-Light Therapy hurt?
Multi-Light Therapy uses red, blue, and infrared light. It reaches about one inch into the treated areas. It is not a massage stroke. Tell your therapist about any soreness or sensitivity so they can adjust what they do around those areas.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on your surgery, your swelling, and your surgeon’s advice. The practice’s Post Liposuction Recovery Program runs four sessions within one month. Your consultation is the time to talk through what a realistic schedule looks like for you.
How do I book in the Colorado Springs area?
Call 719-271-8539. You can start with the free 20 minute complimentary consultation. Appointments are offered Monday through Friday at 10am or 2pm. Ask which time works best with your recovery routine.
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Business Information
About Medical Massage Soft Tissue Services
Lymphatic Learning provides medical massage and lymphatic drainage services in Northeast Colorado Springs, Colorado. Led by Sharon Thomas, the practice focuses on helping clients manage swelling and support recovery, including care for people healing after liposuction. Appointments can be scheduled by phone at 719-271-8539, and the team welcomes questions from anyone seeking personalized lymphatic support in the Colorado Springs area.
30 years in business
Local Business Details
- Colorado Springs: Located in Northeast Colorado Springs CO.
- CO: Located in Northeast Colorado Springs CO.
- Northeast Colorado Springs: Located in Northeast Colorado Springs CO.
Business Processes and Experience
- Multi-Light Therapy: Multi-Light Therapy using red, blue and infrared lights that penetrate one inch deep into select regions that had liposuction, used for healthy muscle, muscle repair and skin restoration.
- Microcurrent Therapy: Microcurrent Therapy, which uses precise mild microcurrents to break up adhesions, developing scar tissue and hard fibrotic knots and to encourage the nervous system to rebalance to the healing state.
Coverage and Availability
Customers visit the business location
Coverage boundaries: Located in Northeast Colorado Springs CO.
Credentials, Awards and Trust Signals
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Certification: Massage therapist
Holder: Sharon Thomas
Issued by: NCBTMB
Jurisdiction: Colorado
Customer Testimonials
Sharon is a beautiful compassionate soul and it is clear that her goal is to help her client find healing! She educated me through my journey and I feel so much better physically then I did 4 weeks ago and I feel more in tune to me!! I have more knowledge and I thank Sharon for that!! I’m so happy I felt led to Sharon!! Thank you so much!!
Terry
Colorado
Sharon was absolutely necessary in my post-op recovery. I could barely walk and was concerned about tissue adhesions and how much swelling I had. After my first session with Sharon I had marked improvement that just kept getting better and better with each session. If you have liposuction or any other surgery then Sharon’s services are crucial in healing. I’ve told my Dr she should refer everyone to her!
Koren Jones-Iannoli
Colorado
Sharon is a phenomenal therapist, she was very thorough and explained all procedures fully. She provided recommendations on supplements that are beneficial for health. I would highly recommend her If you want greater insights into healing faster, and reducing the time to full recovery. I would give her more stars if I could.
Steve Cox
Colorado
I did a series of 4 sessions with Sharon after surgery. She did medical and lymphatic massage work. It helped my body to recover and get back to normal more quickly. Highly recommend!
Trisha Buckett
Colorado
These are individual customer experiences; results vary.
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Business Location
Business address: 5211 Pine Haven Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80923
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Resources and Further Reading
- Explore post operative swelling treatment on WikipediaBackground reading, rather than evidence for a specific claim.