Phase 1 | First 7-10 Days
Early recovery: protect tissue and control inflammation
This phase is about safety and drainage. Light, gentle, feather-like massages every day for the first 7-10 days, starting 24 hours after surgery. Wear a loose stage 1 Faja.
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Primary goals
- Reduce swelling and fluid retention early
- Support lymphatic flow without irritating tissue
- Lower discomfort and prepare for tissue organization
Rx
Session rhythm
- Daily sessions for the first 7-10 days
- Starting 24 hours after surgery
- Average session length: 45 minutes
- Manual techniques only during this phase
Gentle post-operative lymphatic care
What treatment usually includes
- Light, gentle, feather-like lymphatic drainage
- Lymph node stimulation patterns
- No direct pressure over fresh surgical lines
- Focused work on adjacent drainage pathways
- Loose stage 1 compression garment (Faja) guidance
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