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Bariatric Patient who lost 115 in a span of 3 years Now recovering from Lipo/BBL & Tummy Tuck with muscle repair. Swipe left to see a glimpse of her muscle repair surgery performed by @gabrielgomezdr in Tijuana. . . .... #BellaDiosa #PostOpGuru #WestCovina #LosAngeles #SoCalMassage #MobilePostOpMassage #LymphaticDrainageMassage #ManualLymphaticDrainage #FibrosisTreatments #Seroma #PostOpRecoveryTips #PostOpRecovery #PostOpGarment #PostOpFaja #PostOpLipo #LipoBBL #BBL #BBLSurgery #BBLRecovery #PostOpMassages #PostOpSupplies #ByAppointmentOnly

PostOp Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a treatment that is offered to patients who have recently undergone Cosmetic Surgery. Mobile Service means I drive to you and I provide the massage in the comfort and privacy of your home This service is typically only offered during the initial 8-10 days of recovery. Not guaranteed, pending availability. Mobile fees are based off distance. Note: if possible, I highly recommend scheduling a consultation a minimum of 4-6 weeks PRIOR TO... SURGERY!!! This allows me plenty of time to prepare, educate and provide you with guidance IN ADVANCE as oppose to waiting and feeling overwhelmed during your recovery. During your consultation we discuss preparation, treatment options and pricing information. When contacting me for Consultation/Mobile PostOp Massage Please be prepared to provide the following information: -First & Last Name -Address (need for mobile service quote) -Phone # -Surgery Date -Surgeons Information (Dr’s Name & Location) -Procedure Info (I need to know what surgery you are having to properly prepare you) -If you’re PostOp, have you had any treatments since surgery? The more in depth and thorough information you give me the faster and easier it is to book you. - If you’ve read this far Thank you It makes it easier when I don’t have to repeat myself. - I also want to take a moment to thank my existing, returning and new clients. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to be a part of your recovery journey To those reposting, sharing or referring your friends and family to me... Thank you Your referrals are truly appreciated See more

The much awaited and anticipated day for patients DRAIN REMOVAL DAY First of all it’s such a relief. Recovery improves significantly once this apparatus comes out. Patients will move much better and move on to a Stage 2 Faja .... . . Sx day 10/01/2020 Tummy Tuck w/Lipo of flanks Dr. Sergio Alvarez @el_jefe_alvarez @mia_aesthetics_austin . . . #BellaDiosa #PostOpGuru #WestCovina #LosAngeles #SoCalMassage #MobilePostOpMassage #LymphaticDrainageMassage #ManualLymphaticDrainage #FibrosisTreatments #Seroma #PostOpRecoveryTips #PostOpRecovery #PostOpGarment #PostOpFaja #PostOpLipo #LipoBBL #BBL #BBLSurgery #BBLRecovery #PostOpMassages #PostOpSupplies #ByAppointmentOnly

Let’s get down to the drain basics. Following surgery, fluid typically serous fluid composed of blood plasma from ruptured blood vessels and inflammatory fluid produced by injured cells tends to build up in the area between the skin and muscle, known as dead space. This space is to blame for the fluid collection that triggers seromas, so in a traditional tummy tuck and liposuction steps must be taken to remove fluid accumulation from that area. A tube placed in the s...oft tissue tunnel extends to the dead space, allowing you to flush away the fluid. Typically, Placement of a drainage system is carried out to prevent postoperative infection, hematoma, or seroma. In most cases, they’re integral to a proper post-op plan and help speed up recovery times so you can be back to your best self and proud to show off your PostOp results. At the end of your procedure your plastic surgeon inserts the drains usually clear tubes made of silicone through a short incision behind the primary incision. In most cases, the drains extend from either a small gap in the lower abdominal incision or the large surface area between the pubic region and ribcage. The tube then leads out of your body into a small bulb about the size of a lemon. Periodically, fluid accumulation must be emptied by squeezing the bulb, which creates a gentle suction that pulls fluid from the body. How long drains remain in place varies from person to person. Most surgeons say they usually remove the final drain within one week, but sometimes patients need to keep them in for as long as two weeks. 2 weeks. Don’t be in such a rush to remove them!!! If drains are removed too early, there may be increased risk of seroma formation or other complications. . . . #BellaDiosa #PostOpGuru #WestCovina #LosAngeles #SoCalMassage #MobilePostOpMassage #LymphaticDrainageMassage #ManualLymphaticDrainage #FibrosisTreatments #Seroma #PostOpRecoveryTips #PostOpRecovery #PostOpGarment #PostOpFaja #PostOpLipo #LipoBBL #BBL #BBLSurgery #BBLRecovery #PostOpMassages #PostOpSupplies #ByAppointmentOnly

After surgery, there is continued oozing and shedding of cells and bodily fluids at the surgical site. The drain removes fluid and this removal of fluid speeds healing. Drains are placed in wounds to evacuate fluid that would otherwise accumulate due to dead space, inflammation, infection, and/or necrosis. Fluid accumulation in a wound can be detrimental because it: Acts as a medium for bacteria... Separates tissues that need to heal together Creates pressure that can cause pain and decrease local blood flow. How does the drain work? Your drain will automatically suction fluid out when the bulb is compressed. The bulb has to be compressed very well and the drain tab has to be closed in order for the suction to work. When the bulb can maintain its compressed shape, it is a sign that suction is in effect. The color of the drainage changes from red to a yellow over time. There may be red stringy material in the drainage. These are not blood clotsDO NOT WORRY! This material does, however, tend to block the tubing. You may need to "milk" or strip the tubing. To do this, use either alcohol wipes (wrap the wipe around the tubing) pinch and pull gently on the tubing (flattening the tube). This will move the stingy material down the tube and prevent clots from forming. In some cases it may be necessary to use a syringe to suction out the build up of clotted material in the tubing. How long will drains remain in place? This varies by case. Each persons recovery differs based off various factors. Typically drains will remain in place for as little as 8 days and as long as 2 weeks. Don’t be in such a rush to remove them!!! If drains are removed too early, there may be increased risk of seroma formation. . . . #BellaDiosa #PostOpGuru #WestCovina #LosAngeles #SoCalMassage #MobilePostOpMassage #LymphaticDrainageMassage #ManualLymphaticDrainage #FibrosisTreatments #Seroma #PostOpRecoveryTips #PostOpRecovery #PostOpGarment #PostOpFaja #PostOpLipo #LipoBBL #BBL #BBLSurgery #BBLRecovery #PostOpMassages #PostOpSupplies #ByAppointmentOnly

MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE Anyone Preparing for POSTOP CARE should know and be well informed regarding the importance of receiving (key word)CORRECT Post-Op Treatments following a Cosmetic surgery. Preparing in ADVANCE for the appropriate after care treatments and products will facilitate your healing process and optimize your results. You may notice a hardness or lumpiness to the areas treated with liposuction especially in the abdominal area & flanks, even more ...so if combined with other body contouring procedures (such as fat transfers for what is popularly known as the BBL: Brazilian Butt Lift). Normal and to be expected following Liposuction procedure. Post-surgical lymphedema (swelling) is caused by inflammation and trauma from the cannula (instrument that sucks out the fat) moving under the skin. Channels are formed by the cannula that can fill up with fluid and the tissue also becomes swollen. Manual Lymphatic Drainage helps to move the fluid by gently pumping it back into the lymph vessels. Reducing the swelling can reduce discomfort. Without Lymph Massages the inflammation can evolve into fibrosis (a permanent hardening of the tissue) or a seroma (pocket of serous fluid). BENEFITS of Post-Op Treatments ____________________________________ Helps the skin re-attach itself to the muscle. Removes the excess fluids that cause seromas. Reduces pain and inflammation. Improves healing and prevents subcutaneous fibrosis. Aids in the reduction of bruising. The patient's recovery occurs much faster, giving the skin a normal, softer, and beautiful appearance. . . . #BellaDiosa #PostOpGuru #WestCovina #LosAngeles #SoCalMassage #MobilePostOpMassage #LymphaticDrainageMassage #ManualLymphaticDrainage #FibrosisTreatments #Seroma #PostOpRecoveryTips #PostOpRecovery #PostOpGarment #PostOpFaja #PostOpLipo #LipoBBL #BBL #BBLSurgery #BBLRecovery #PostOpMassages #PostOpSupplies #ByAppointmentOnly

I am truly Thankful and Grateful for all of my clients, supporters, followers, family & friends; Blessings and Challenges of owning a small business and for the opportunities to work with and connect with the many individuals some of which have become dear friends... Thank you from the bottom of my heart . For without you, I wouldn’t be able to live out my Passion of providing Professional PostOp care Services & Quality Skin care Treatments. I appreciate you all. Xoxo Christy

I’m almost at 8k Followers and to show my appreciation I will be doing an Amazing Giveaway which be announced once I’ve reached the 8k followers. Tag your friends and leave a comment below of what Prize you’d like to win!!! (Sponsors welcome... Dm me if interested). I am extremely grateful for those of you who have liked, followed, commented, shared, supported and referred me Extremely grateful to my past, existing and future clients!!!... . . . #8kGiveaway #BellaDiosaGiveaway #BellaDiosa8k #8kFollowers #SupportSmallBusiness #Share #Follow #Like #Comment #Repost #AttitudeOfGratitude #FollowerAppreciation See more

I can’t stress enough about THE IMPORTANCE OF BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS for Cosmetic Surgery patients. Please do yourself a favor and take photographs of yourself (preferably undressed) and depending on your procedure with a BLACK sports bra and BLACK thong. There are several, very important reasons and purposes for these photos: 1 It documents your starting point, so you can compare later. Sometimes it can be hard to gauge results without having before and after photos. Whe...n you have the two images to compare side by side, the changes are much more apparent. 2 It enables your doctor to educate you about the procedure and anticipated results better. No two people are alike, so models and sketches don’t always accurately represent your personal anatomy. Photos serve as a valuable aid when your doctor is explaining how a procedure will work and what changes you can expect to see. 3 When YOU allow the doctor or a PostOp Care Specialist such as myself to share them, they can help educate others and showcase the doctor’s skill. It’s highly likely that you examined photos of your doctor’s actual patients before you began treatment. While Instagram, review websites (Yelp) and personal recommendations may help guide your decision in choosing a doctor, nothing demonstrates his/her capabilities quite like photographs do. 4 Filing a complaint or lawsuit Proving your case/complaint will be much easier when they can see visual evidence of why you are dissatisfied with the outcome of your procedure(s). Photographs provide you with the visual evidence you would require in order to be able to process your claim/complaint. 5 What better way to track your progress than to have photographs to put side-by-side in chronological order. This is a great way to watch the slow transformation and to track your healing process. The most common statement from clients... The surgical coordinator, receptionist or nurse took my photos, she said they will send them to me WRONG good luck with that especially if you’re having surgery in Tijuana. Again, this is why is emphasize the importance of consulting with a Professional & Experienced PostOp care Specialist. See more

I am extremely grateful to God for Blessing me in mighty ways. I am grateful for the past, existing and new clients for booking with me, referring me and for those who have become good friends. I appreciate all your support and for trusting me to provide you with service . . .... Father, I thank you for your Blessings and provisions. I thank you for guiding me, protecting me and aligning me with clients. I thank You for them because without them I could not provide for my family. Father, I pray that the experience with my clients will be a pleasant and memorable one, that it will bring joy and peace to my heart and theirs. Help me always to remember that in helping to fulfill their needs, desires and wants I am creating a strong, long-lasting relationship between us that is to be a blessing to us and many others. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.

Planning and scheduling PostOp massages can help speed up recovery time and improve your cosmetic results. Benefits of a Post-Op Lymphatic Massage: After cosmetic surgeries like liposuction, tummy tucks, arm, or thigh lift, and Brazilian butt lifts, the lymphatic channels are disrupted and take about two to three months to make new connections. Plastic surgeons agree that adding a series of lymphatic massages to a patient’s post-op care can significantly benefit their recove...ry. Without Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage, it may take 9-18 months for post-operative swelling to completely subside. With MLD (manual lymphatic drainagemassage), it can takes 3 weeks to 6 months on average for patients to eliminate or reduce swelling. So, to answer the question of how important lymphatic massage is after your surgery... sure, the swelling will go away eventually, as will the soreness. But why not speed up the whole process considerably and save yourself from potential complications by scheduling a series of postop massages. If you have questions about lymphatic drainage massage after cosmetic surgery or what to expect after a cosmetic procedure and how to prepare for the procedure(s) you are considering, the best thing you can do is SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION PRIOR TO SURGERY!!! Due to the high volume of inquiries, please contact me once you’ve placed a deposit for surgery! Consultations are mandatory and are to be scheduled 4-6 weeks in advance!!! . #BellaDiosa #PostOpGuru #WestCovina #LosAngeles #SoCalMassage #MobilePostOpMassage #LymphaticDrainageMassage #ManualLymphaticDrainage #FibrosisTreatments #Seroma #PostOpRecoveryTips #PostOpRecovery #PostOpGarment #PostOpFaja #PostOpLipo #LipoBBL #BBL #BBLSurgery #BBLRecovery #PostOpMassages #PostOpSupplies #ByAppointmentOnly

It’s been discussed during many of PostOp sessions with my clients, I’ve talked about it long enough and after this morning’s PostOp client I felt it was finally time that I get around to creating this post. My hope is that people will share their experience with the comfort of knowing they won’t be personally attacked for telling their story because they will remain ANONYMOUS My goal is to shed light on what no one is talking about publicly. To give a voice to those who wa...nt to share but hesitate because they want to remain anonymous. So here it is. I’m offering my page as a platform for your story! The good. The bad. The ugly. What do wish someone had told you? What would you have done differently? Any regrets? More importantly what do you wish you had known beforehand? Please feel free to send me a DM I don’t care if it’s a few words or chapters, please come forward because I know someone needs to hear what you have to say. See more

What is the fluid that is draining from the incision site or into drain The tumescent technique for liposuction uses a large volume of a dilute solution of lidocaine and epinephrine. The dilute tumescent fluid contains both lidocaine for local anesthesia and dilute epinephrine that shrinks capillaries. After liposuction, a large volume of blood-tinged tumescent anesthetic solution remaining trapped under the skin may slow postoperative recovery if not properly drained &... compressed. OPEN INCISIONS (no sutures aka stitches) This method provides improved patient comfort, shortens the healing time, and decreases the number of postoperative visits to the surgeon. Open-drainage with bimodal compression is a modern technique that greatly reduces the degree of pain, swelling, bruising and convalescence time. Traditional After-Liposuction Care Methods rely on 1) the closure of incisions with sutures with/without drain and 2) the prolonged use of high compression elastic garments for two weeks or more. Most liposuction surgeons would agree that these traditional methods after liposuction leave much room for improvement. The common undesirable characteristics of the healing phase after liposuction include protracted swelling, bruising, tenderness, as well as time-consuming post-operative follow-up visits with the surgeon. Minimizing swelling & Bruising: Temporary injury to lymphatic capillaries as a result of liposuction cannot be avoided. However the persistence of blood-tinged tumescent solution trapped under the skin can be prevented with REGULAR POSTOP MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGES & PROPER USE OF COMPRESSION GARMENTS!! many patients have expressed fear about lymphatic massage to being ‘excruciatingly painful’. Perhaps this could be the case if the technique was performed incorrectly, or by someone who is not properly trained & certified. Recommendation: Schedule a consultation with me 4 weeks prior to surgery See more