Post-Surgery Massage
Support your healing with specialised post-surgery massage. Reduce swelling. Speed recovery. Optimise your surgical results with expert care.
Post-surgery massage at Atma Wellbeing isn’t generic bodywork. It’s specialised massage developed specifically for surgical recovery. Supporting procedures like liposuction, tummy tuck, BBL, facelifts, and more. Gentle, safe, effective.
Here’s what makes post-surgical massage essential for optimal recovery: surgery disrupts your lymphatic channels, causing fluid buildup that slows healing and affects your final results.
When you undergo cosmetic surgery like liposuction, tummy tuck, Brazilian butt lift, or facial procedures, your body’s lymphatic system takes a hit. Those tiny drainage channels get damaged during surgery, taking up to three months to fully restore themselves. Meanwhile, fluid accumulates exactly where you don’t want it, creating swelling, discomfort, and potentially affecting your surgical outcome.
Post-surgery massage uses gentle, precise lymphatic drainage techniques combined mainly with myofascial release to improve flexibility around the area, reduce scar tissue adhesion and move trapped fluid towards functioning drainage points. We work carefully around surgical sites, respecting healing tissue while encouraging your body’s natural drainage processes.
The result? Reduced swelling, faster healing, lower infection risk, better scar formation, and ultimately, the beautiful results you invested in. This is surgical recovery support backed by lymphatic expertise and delivered with genuine care for your healing journey. Book an appointment today.
Trusted post-operative massage in Dee Why since 2008
Since 2008, Atma Wellbeing has specialised in post-surgery massage that supports optimal surgical recovery. Our gentle surgical recovery lymphatic drainage techniques are trusted by many patients across Sydney. When you choose us for your post-surgical care, you’re choosing proven expertise in helping bodies heal beautifully and safely.
Supporting recovery from surgical procedures.
Whether you’re recovering from liposuction, tummy tuck, BBL, facelift, or any cosmetic procedure, post-surgery massage delivers gentle support that enhances your healing from your first session.
The moment your surgeon clears you for massage (typically 2 weeks post-op), we begin supporting your recovery journey. Swelling reduces noticeably. Discomfort eases. Healing accelerates. Post-surgery massage works for anyone who’s invested in cosmetic surgery and wants to optimise their results through proper recovery support. Each session is tailored specifically to your procedure, your surgeon’s guidelines, and your body’s current healing stage because surgical recovery is never one-size-fits-all.
Liposuction Recovery
Support your body contouring results with specialised lymphatic drainage that reduces post-lipo swelling, prevents fibrosis, and reveals your sculpted new shape beautifully.
Tummy Tuck
Accelerate abdominoplasty healing by moving trapped fluid, reducing tension on incision lines, and supporting optimal scar formation for the flat stomach you've worked for.
BBL Support
Brazilian Butt Lift recovery benefits from gentle lymphatic work that reduces swelling, supports fat graft survival, and helps you achieve the results you envisioned.
Facial Procedures
Support facelift, blepharoplasty, or facial lipo recovery with delicate lymphatic drainage that reduces puffiness and reveals your rejuvenated appearance sooner.
Arm Lift
Brachioplasty recovery improves with targeted massage that addresses arm swelling, supports mobility restoration, and promotes healthy healing along incision sites.
Thigh Lift
Reduce post-surgical leg swelling and discomfort while supporting optimal healing and scar formation after thigh lift procedures.
Post-surgery care: sessions & prices
Post-Surgery 40
Focused lymphatic drainage for specific surgical areas requiring gentle support.
– 40 min session
Post-Surgery 60
Comprehensive post-surgical massage for thorough drainage and healing support.
$155
– 60 min session
Recovery Plus
Post-surgery massage plus LED therapy or compression boots for enhanced healing.
$195
– 60min with add-on
A $75 deposit is required to secure your appointment. The remaining balance is due on the day of your service. We coordinate with your surgeon’s guidelines for optimal timing. Contact us for additional packages.
At Atma Wellbeing in Dee Why, post-surgery massage is clinical specialty work. Since 2008 supporting surgical recovery through expert lymphatic drainage means you’re getting the gentle, effective care your healing body needs.
Why is specialised post-surgical massage so crucial for optimal recovery? Because surgery isn’t just about the procedure itself. The weeks following your cosmetic surgery determine whether you achieve the beautiful results you invested in or face complications that compromise your outcome. When surgeons perform procedures like liposuction, tummy tuck, or facial surgery, they necessarily disrupt your lymphatic channels. These tiny vessels are responsible for draining excess fluid and cellular waste. Post-surgery, they’re not functioning properly, which means fluid accumulates, swelling persists longer than necessary, and your body’s healing resources can’t reach damaged tissues effectively.
Our post-surgical lymphatic drainage directly addresses this. Using incredibly gentle, precise techniques developed specifically for post-operative care, we manually move trapped fluid towards functioning lymphatic nodes. This reduces swelling dramatically, decreases pressure on healing incision lines, improves circulation to surgical sites, and supports your body’s natural healing cascade.
Beyond physical benefits, proper post-surgery massage helps prevent common complications like seroma formation, excessive scar tissue development, and contour irregularities that can affect your final aesthetic result. We work closely with your surgeon’s post-operative protocols, respecting their timing recommendations and any specific restrictions for your procedure.
This is post-surgical care done right: safe, effective, and genuinely supportive of achieving the results you worked so hard for.
Our frequently asked questions
What is post-surgery massage and how does it help recovery?
Post-surgery massage is specialised lymphatic drainage performed after cosmetic or medical surgery to support optimal healing. Surgery disrupts your lymphatic channels, causing fluid buildup that creates swelling, slows healing, and can affect your final results. Post-surgical massage uses gentle, precise techniques to manually move trapped fluid towards functioning drainage points, reducing swelling, improving circulation, preventing complications like seroma formation, and ultimately helping you achieve the beautiful results you invested in.
When can I start post-surgery massage after my procedure?
Most surgeons recommend starting post-surgical massage around 2 weeks after surgery, though timing varies by procedure type and individual healing. Some surgeons prefer waiting 3-4 weeks for certain procedures, while others approve earlier intervention. Always follow your surgeon’s specific recommendations. We coordinate closely with your surgical team to ensure we begin at the optimal time for your particular procedure and healing progress.
Will post-surgery massage hurt?
No. Post-surgical lymphatic drainage uses incredibly gentle pressure, much lighter than regular massage. We work carefully around healing tissues, respecting your comfort level completely. While you might feel slight tenderness in swollen areas, the technique should never cause pain. Many clients find post-surgery massage deeply relaxing and relief-providing rather than uncomfortable. Our therapists are trained specifically in gentle post-operative techniques and constantly check in with you throughout treatment.
How many post-surgery massage sessions will I need?
This depends on your specific procedure and healing progress. Most clients benefit from 6-12 sessions over 4-8 weeks post-surgery. For procedures with significant swelling like liposuction or tummy tuck, we typically recommend 2-3 sessions weekly initially, then reducing frequency as healing progresses. For less invasive procedures, 4-6 sessions might suffice. During your first appointment, we’ll assess your healing and recommend a personalised plan based on your surgeon’s guidelines and your body’s response.
Which surgical procedures benefit from post-surgery massage?
Post-surgical massage supports recovery from virtually any cosmetic procedure including liposuction (all areas), tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), mommy makeover, arm lift (brachioplasty), thigh lift, facelift, neck lift, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, breast reduction, and more. Even non-surgical procedures like CoolSculpting can benefit from lymphatic drainage. If you’ve had surgery and are experiencing swelling, we can likely help support your recovery.
Can post-surgery massage prevent complications?
While we cannot guarantee complication prevention, post-surgical massage significantly reduces risks of common post-operative issues. Regular lymphatic drainage helps prevent seroma formation (fluid pockets), reduces excessive scar tissue development, prevents contour irregularities, decreases infection risk by supporting waste removal, and promotes even healing. Many surgeons recommend post-surgery massage specifically because it improves outcomes and reduces complication rates in their patients.
Do I need a referral from my surgeon for post-surgery massage?
While not legally required, we strongly recommend informing your surgeon and getting their clearance before beginning post-surgical massage. Most surgeons appreciate and encourage post-operative lymphatic drainage as it supports their work. We’re happy to communicate with your surgical team about your treatment plan and can coordinate our approach with their specific post-operative protocols for your procedure.
What's the difference between post-surgery massage and regular massage?
Post-surgery massage is specialised lymphatic drainage performed with surgical recovery in mind. It’s much gentler than regular massage, focuses on moving lymphatic fluid rather than working muscles, avoids surgical sites appropriately, respects healing timelines and restrictions, and follows post-operative protocols. Regular massage isn’t appropriate for post-surgical recovery as the pressure, techniques, and approach aren’t designed for healing tissue. Post-surgical work requires specific training and understanding of surgical healing processes.
Can post-surgery massage improve my surgical results?
Yes, significantly. Proper post-surgical massage directly impacts your final aesthetic outcome by reducing prolonged swelling that can affect contour, preventing excessive scar tissue that creates irregularities, promoting even healing for uniform results, improving skin adherence after procedures like liposuction, and revealing your final results sooner. Many surgeons confirm that patients who receive proper post-operative lymphatic drainage achieve better final results than those who skip this crucial recovery step.
What should I bring to my post-surgery massage appointment?
Bring your surgeon’s post-operative instructions so we can review any specific restrictions. Wear loose, comfortable clothing that’s easy to remove and won’t compress surgical areas. If you have compression garments, bring them as we’ll have you remove them during treatment and replace them afterward. Bring any questions or concerns about your healing so we can address them. Most importantly, arrive well-hydrated to support your body’s drainage processes.
Is post-surgery massage covered by health insurance?
Coverage varies significantly by health fund and policy. Some Australian health funds cover post-surgical lymphatic drainage under extras policies, especially with a doctor’s referral. Others may not cover post-operative treatments. We recommend checking with your specific health fund before your procedure. We accept major health funds via HICAPS and can provide fully itemised receipts to support any claims or reimbursement requests.
Why choose Atma Wellbeing for post-surgery massage?
Three critical reasons: specialised expertise, proven results, and genuine care. Our post-surgical techniques are developed from sixteen years of supporting surgical recovery, not generic massage training. Our founder’s physiotherapy background ensures we understand surgical healing processes thoroughly. Most importantly, we treat your recovery with the care and respect it deserves, coordinating with your surgeon and supporting your journey to optimal results. Our clients consistently achieve beautiful outcomes, reflected in surgeon referrals and patient testimonials.