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Post-Surgical Recovery and Lymphatic Drainage in Highland Village

Recovering from surgery often involves swelling, fluid retention, tissue tightness, and temporary movement limitations. Post-surgical lymphatic drainage is designed to support the body's natural healing processes following cosmetic, orthopedic, oncologic, and general surgical procedures. Sessions are customized to your surgical timeline and performed with clinical precision in a private, appointment-only setting in Highland Village, TX.

Cosmetic Surgery Recovery

Cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, tummy tuck, BBL, breast augmentation, breast reduction, and other body contouring surgeries often result in temporary swelling, fluid retention, and tissue firmness during the healing process.

Post-surgical lymphatic drainage is designed to support the body's natural recovery process by encouraging healthy fluid movement and helping manage post-operative swelling. Sessions are customized based on your procedure, recovery timeline, and surgeon recommendations.

Common goals include:

  • Reduction of post-operative swelling

  • Improved tissue softness and comfort

  • Support of normal healing processes

  • Management of fluid retention

  • Reduction of tissue firmness associated with recovery

General Surgery Recovery

Many non-cosmetic surgical procedures can result in temporary swelling, restricted movement, and localized fluid accumulation during recovery. Lymphatic drainage may be appropriate following physician-approved procedures such as hysterectomy, abdominal surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, and other general surgical procedures.

Sessions are adapted to your stage of healing and individual recovery needs. Treatment focuses on supporting healthy circulation of lymphatic fluid while helping clients remain comfortable throughout the recovery process.

Potential benefits may include:

  • Management of post-surgical swelling

  • Improved comfort during recovery

  • Support of healthy fluid movement

  • Assistance with mobility limitations related to swelling

  • Support of the body's natural healing response

Oncology Recovery Support

Cancer treatment and cancer-related surgery can place significant demands on the body and may contribute to swelling, tissue tightness, discomfort, or mobility limitations. For clients who have completed treatment or received appropriate physician clearance, lymphatic drainage may be incorporated as part of a recovery-focused care plan.

Each session is performed conservatively and tailored to the client's medical history, current health status, and healthcare team's recommendations.

Recovery-focused lymphatic drainage may help support:

  • Management of swelling

  • Comfort during recovery

  • Improved mobility and flexibility

  • Support of healthy lymphatic function

  • Overall quality of life during the recovery process

 

Treatment is provided only when appropriate and may require physician approval depending on individual circumstances.

Typical Post-Op Scheduling Timeline

Weeks 1–2
1–3 sessions per week depending on surgeon guidance, surgery performed, or client preference

 

Weeks 3–6
1–2 sessions per week as swelling decreases

 

Maintenance
As needed for residual firmness or fluid retention

It is highly recommended to PRE-BOOK your recovery sessions BEFORE surgery to ensure availability. 

Looking to schedule after your procedure?  Please text (682) 230-5446 with desired number of weekly appointments, preferred days/times, and that you are seeking MLD for (---) procedure.

Pricing

Single Session

$120

5-Session Pack

$525

($105 Each)

10-Session Pack

$1,050

($105 Each)

Formerly Highland Village Massage and Bodywork

Texas Massage Health and Recovery is the next evolution of Highland Village Massage and Bodywork. The same therapist, same clinical approach, and same commitment to individualized care continue under a name that better reflects our focus.

© 2026 Texas Massage Health and Recovery PLLC  (TDLR License # ME10385)

Kelly Balchus, LMT (MT130512)

1100 Cottonwood Creek #110 (Ste 127), Highland Village, TX 75077

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