Post-Surgical & Post-Procedure Recovery FAQs

Our post-surgical recovery programmes are designed to support healing, reduce complications and help you feel more comfortable and confident as you return to daily life. All recovery care at Cosmetica London is delivered by a HCPC-registered physiotherapist with extensive experience working alongside plastic and aesthetic surgeons. We don’t replace your surgeon – we complement their work, providing structured, hands-on support during the crucial healing phase.

We support recovery after a wide range of procedures, including:

• Liposuction and body contouring surgery
• Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
• Breast surgery
• Facial aesthetic procedures
• Other body and skin treatments where swelling, fibrosis or tissue tightness can occur

If you’re unsure whether your specific procedure is suitable, we can review your operation details and surgeon’s instructions at consultation.

The timing depends on the type of surgery, your surgeon’s instructions and how you’re healing. For some procedures, very gentle support (such as light MLD) can begin relatively early; for others, we may wait until a specific post-op milestone. At Cosmetica London, we always work in line with your surgeon’s guidance, so we’ll review your operation notes and aftercare plan first, then recommend a start date and frequency that are safe and appropriate for you.

Rest is essential – but a structured, physiotherapy-led recovery plan can make a meaningful difference to how you feel and how you heal. Benefits can include:

• Better control of swelling and discomfort
• Reduced risk of fibrosis, tightness or restricted movement
• More refined and even contours after body procedures
• Healthier, flatter scars with appropriate care
• Clearer guidance on what you can safely do at each stage

Many patients find that having a specialist to monitor their progress, answer questions and adjust their plan reduces anxiety and helps them get back to work, exercise and everyday life more comfortably and confidently.