Post-Op Lymphatic Massage in Toronto

Gentle, light-touch care after cosmetic surgery, designed to support comfort while your body recovers.

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RMT
Care from a Registered Massage Therapist
Gentle
Light pressure, adapted to healing tissue
Receipts
Provided for insurance reimbursement
What Post-Op Lymphatic Massage Is
After Liposuction, AirSculpt and Breast Surgery

What Post-Op Lymphatic Massage Is

Post-op lymphatic massage is a gentle, rhythmic treatment used in the weeks after cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, AirSculpt and breast surgery. The strokes are light and unobtrusive on purpose: the aim is to support the movement of fluid while the tissue underneath is still healing.

People book it to help manage swelling, tightness and general discomfort during recovery, and many find the sessions calming at a stage that can feel anything but. It's a different treatment from general lymphatic massage: the work is planned around your procedure, your surgeon's guidance and how far along you are.

What We Support After Surgery

Swelling After Liposuction or AirSculpt

Post-Surgical Tightness and Tenderness

A Heavy or Puffy Feeling in Treated Areas

Discomfort That Makes Rest Difficult

Stress Held in the Body During Recovery

General Recovery After Breast Surgery

Planned Around Your Procedure

What a Post-Op Session Looks Like

Recovery timelines differ by procedure and by person, so the first visit starts with more questions than usual.

  1. 1

    Your Procedure and Timeline

    We go through what was done, when, and any guidance your surgeon gave you. If it's too early to treat, I'll say so and we'll book for the right time.
  2. 2

    Getting Comfortable

    Positioning is adapted so there's no pressure on healing areas. Draping keeps you covered throughout.
  3. 3

    Light, Rhythmic Work

    Slow, feather-light strokes in the direction lymph moves. This should never hurt; tell me the moment anything feels off.
  4. 4

    Afterwards

    Drink water and rest. We can plan a short series of visits around your recovery, adjusting as your body changes week to week.

What Post-Op Lymphatic Massage Costs

A 30-minute session is $105 and a 60-minute session is $145.99, before HST. Every rate is on our pricing page.

Treatment from a Registered Massage Therapist is covered by many extended health plans in Ontario, and you'll get a receipt with the details your insurer needs after each visit. Coverage varies by plan, so check your policy.

Who You See and Where

Our Approach to Post-Op Care

Care comes from a Registered Massage Therapist, and nothing about your session is routine: the plan follows your procedure, your surgeon's advice and how your recovery is going that week. If anything I see suggests you need medical attention, I'll tell you plainly and point you back to your care team. The clinic is a quiet, private space at 16 Bristol Ave in Toronto's Dovercourt Village, an easy trip from across the west end and the wider city. Not sure if it's the right time to start? Send a message and we'll figure it out.

Common Questions About Post-Op Massage

How soon after surgery can I start?

That depends on your procedure and your surgeon's guidance, and it's the first thing we talk through. If it's too early, I'll tell you and we'll book for when your body is ready.

Does it hurt?

No. The pressure is feather-light by design. Healing tissue is tender, so the work stays gentle and you're in control the whole time: say the word and I adjust.

How many sessions will I need?

It varies with the procedure and how your body responds. Some people come weekly for a few weeks; others need less. We plan it together and adjust as you heal, and I can't promise a set number, because every recovery is different.

Do I need my surgeon's approval?

Bring any guidance they gave you. If anything in your history suggests we should wait or check with them first, we'll do that before treating.

Is it covered by insurance?

Many extended health plans in Ontario cover massage therapy from an RMT, and your receipt carries everything your insurer needs. Check your own plan for limits.

Book Post-Op Lymphatic Massage in Toronto

Tell me about your procedure and where you are in recovery, and we'll plan a session that fits. If it's too early, I'll say so.

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