Prepare your body before surgery, not just after.

Gentle pre-op lymphatic care for women planning a mommy makeover or skin removal surgery.

You've thought about this decision for a long time. Maybe it's been years of carrying children, or a weight-loss journey that changed your body in ways you're proud of but still living with. Now that your surgery date is on the calendar, there's something you can do for yourself in the weeks before you go in.

Why start before surgery?

Most women only hear about lymphatic drainage after surgery, once the swelling has started. But your lymphatic system is what clears the fluid and swelling surgery leaves behind. Gentle sessions in the weeks before your procedure help it get moving, so your body is better prepared for what's ahead.

Pre-op sessions can help you:

  • Start with less fluid and puffiness by getting your lymph moving before the procedure.
  • Calm your nervous system. Surgery is a big stress on the body. Each session starts by helping your body shift out of "fight or flight" and into a calm state where it can rest and heal.
  • Know what to expect afterward. You'll already know me, my touch, and how sessions feel, so your first post-op visit feels familiar instead of scary.
  • Plan your recovery calmly. We'll map out your post-op sessions together before surgery day, so you don't have to figure it out while you're sore and tired.

Who this is for

  • Women planning a mommy makeover, tummy tuck, or breast surgery.
  • Women having skin removal after major weight loss, including GLP-1 patients.
  • Any woman who wants to walk into surgery feeling prepared and cared for.

How it works

We usually start with 2 to 3 sessions in the weeks before your surgery date. After surgery, we continue with a recovery package, once your surgeon gives the okay. Pre-op sessions can be added to any recovery program.

Lymphatic care supports your recovery but doesn't replace your surgeon's instructions. Please follow your medical team's guidance at every step.

Let's plan your recovery together.

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Key Lymphatics

Appointment-based bodywork for women navigating recovery.
Bloomington, Minnesota

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Bloomington, MN 55431

Monday–Thursday 8:45 AM – 2:45 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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