Dermatology / Recovery

Rehabilitation after aesthetic surgery.

Laser and IPL for scars, lymphatic drainage, physiotherapy and accompaniment of a dermatologist after rhinoplasty, lifting, breast augmentation, liposuction and abdominoplasty - wherever you are operated on.

Conceptual visualization of the direction "Rehabilitation after aesthetic surgery"Fig. 15 / conceptual visualization

The result of surgery
takes shape over months.

Rehabilitation after aesthetic surgery - procedures and accompaniment of the doctor, which help to go through the recovery calmly: to monitor the swelling and scar, to notice in time that something is wrong, and gradually return to normal life.

The operation ends in the operating room, and its result is made for another month. After rhinoplasty, the swelling subsides to a year, the scar gradually matures after any operation. It is at this time that the scar, skin and tissues need attention.

We accept everyone: those who operated in our clinic, and those who performed surgery in another clinic or abroad and returned home. Bring your surgeon's recommendations - and we will make a recovery plan.

Specific procedures, their number and timing, the doctor determines after the examination, taking into account the operation and the condition of the tissues.

What we offer
after your surgery.

Each operation has its own tasks at the stage of recovery.

01

Rhinoplasty

edema and seals that last for months; Scar with open access.

What we offer

Control examinations, lymphatic drainage of the face, care of the scar on the nostrils. According to 3D measurements, about two-thirds of edema passes in the first month, 95% - in six months.

02

Face and eyelid lift

Swelling and bruising in the first weeks, scars behind the ears and eyelids.

What we offer

Control of edema, lymphatic drainage, selection of scar care, and at the stage of scar maturation - a laser or IPL, if it becomes noticeable.

03

Breast augmentation

When to return to movements and sports, how to care for a scar.

What we offer

A plan to gradually return to activity with a physiotherapist and care for the scar. In a randomized study of 225 women, the exercises did not increase the incidence of complications a week after breast augmentation.

04

Liposuction

Swelling, compaction and irregularities in the first months.

What we offer

Lymphatic drainage and physiotherapy, control examinations. In a review of 7 studies, manual lymphatic drainage after liposuction and abdominoplasty reduced edema.

05

Abdominoplasty

Long scar, edema, restriction of movements in the first weeks.

What we offer

Lymphatic drainage, physiotherapy to return to exercise, scar care and laser if the scar becomes noticeable.

06

Scar after any surgery

Red, wide, dense or dark scar.

What we offer

Dermatologist's examination, care selection, fractional CO2 laser or IPL - see Section "Procedures".

Hypertrophic scar

Rehabilitation
procedures.

Each procedure can be completed separately or combined into a plan made by a doctor.

01

Laser and light for scars

The clinic's own equipment: fractional CO2 laser and IPL device.

Fractional CO2 laser
Apply to make the scar smoother, softer and less noticeable, and the skin texture - homogeneous. You can start early: laser treatment in the first month after surgery in a meta-analysis improved the appearance of surgical scars. The number of sessions is determined by the doctor.
IPL - intense pulsed light
Used for redness and pigmentation of the skin and scars. This is not a laser, but light flashes with special filters; The program is selected according to the type of skin.
02

Scar care

Selection of home care
The dermatologist will select a silicone gel or plate or tape and explain how to use them. Silicone gel in the meta-analysis of 6 randomized studies reduced the pigmentation, height and density of the postoperative scar; Paper tape in the study on the scars after cesarean section gave a comparable result.
Scar maturation control
During follow-up examinations, the doctor monitors how the scar changes, and in time offers a laser or other treatment if it begins to thicken or darken.
03

Swelling and return of movement

Lymphatic drainage
Soft manual technique that helps the outflow of fluid from the area of the operation. In a review of 7 studies after liposuction and abdominoplasty, manual lymphatic drainage reduced edema.
Physiotherapy
Exercises and procedures to gradually restore movements, strength and habitual activity - especially after operations on the chest and abdomen. After breast augmentation, according to the protocol of accelerated recovery, the patients raised their hands freely after 2.3 days against 5.5 in normal management.
04

Clinical support

Control reviews
A dermatologist and physiotherapist evaluate how the recovery is going and adjust the plan at each stage.
If something is alarming
Surgeons of the clinic nearby: if during recovery there are signs of complications, you will be examined by a surgeon - see "Treatment of complications".

Purpose recover
in our clinic.

What do you get when you recover with us.

All in one clinic

Surgeons, dermatologists and physiotherapists work together and see the whole history of your recovery.

In-house equipment

Fractional CO2 laser DANA and IPL Alvi Prague device - in the clinic, without referrals elsewhere.

For all patients

We accept no matter where you were operated on; Patients come from all over Ukraine and abroad.

Surgeons nearby

If something is alarming, the surgeon's examination is in the same clinic, without having to find another doctor.

When to
begin.

  1. The first days

    Examination, control of edema, recommendations for movement and sleep.

  2. After removing the sutures

    Selection of scar care, lymphatic drainage and physiotherapy - by appointment.

  3. The first month

    An early laser if the scar risks becoming noticeable.

  4. 1–12 months

    Return to training, scar control, laser or IPL as needed.

What happens
during recovery.

The stages where procedures help are marked in gold.

01

Swelling after rhinoplasty

Residue of edema after rhinoplasty: about a third in a month, 5% in half a year, 2.5% in a year 1 month · ⅓ 6 months · 5% year · 2.5% edema

The swelling decreases most in the first month, then slowly; The final shape of the nose is usually assessed after about a year.

02

Scar care

Scar care steps: healing, silicone or tape, early laser The wound heals Silicone · Tape Early laser The first days After healing 1st month and beyond

silicone or tape - on a healed scar; The laser starts early if the scar risks becoming noticeable.

Schemes are simplified and out of scale.

How much
does it cost.

The number of procedures and the cost of the course the doctor names after the examination.

From your first
enquiry.

  1. Tell us about the operation

    what operation and when they did, what worries; Send the surgeon's recommendations, if any.

  2. Review

    The doctor evaluates the swelling, scars and skin and finds out what you expect from recovery.

  3. Procedure plan

    What procedures, how many and when - given the recovery stage.

  4. Do you live in Kyiv or abroad?

    Send a description of the operation and a photo for a preliminary assessment - we will tell you where to start.

What should you
discuss?

01

What operation and when was it done?

02

What recommendations did the surgeon give?

03

What worries you the most: edema, scar, movements?

04

When is it important to return to work or sports?

Frequently asked
questions.

Short answers. The doctor will tell you what is right for you.

Is it possible to come if I was operated on in another clinic?

yes. We accept all patients regardless of where the operation was performed. Bring a description of the operation and the surgeon's recommendations.

From what day can you start rehabilitation?

Examination - in the first days, care of the scar - after healing, laser - often in the first month. The exact terms are determined by the doctor.

How many procedures will it take?

Depends on the operation, the condition of the tissues and the scar. The doctor names the plan and number of sessions after the examination.

How long does the swelling last after rhinoplasty?

According to 3D measurements, about two-thirds of edema passes in the first month, 95% - in six months, almost all - in a year.

When can you train after breast augmentation?

In a randomized study, exercises started a week after surgery did not increase the incidence of complications. An individual load plan will be made by a physiotherapist together with a surgeon.

How to make a scar less noticeable?

silicone or tape on a healed scar, protection from friction and sun, and if necessary - fractional CO2 laser or IPL. The scar matures for months, so the plan is adjusted at control examinations.

Anything disturbing after surgery?

Swelling and bruising in the first days - the usual part of recovery. But some signs need to be examined: first contact the surgeon who operated.

103 immediately if:

  • shortness of breath, chest pain, hemoptysis;
  • the area of operation quickly increases, tenses and hurts;
  • fever with chills or confusion.

to the surgeon on the same day if:

Swelling or pain increases instead of falling, the wound is red or pus flows from it, a temperature of 38 ° C and above has appeared, or one leg hurts, swells and reddened.

Sources

7 sources · Reviews, meta-analyzes and randomized studies
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  1. Postoperative Edema Resolution following Rhinoplasty: A Three-Dimensional Morphometric AssessmentPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2016doi:10.1097/PRS.0000000000002760 ↗
  2. Exercise after Breast Augmentation: A Randomized Controlled TrialPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2022doi:10.1097/PRS.0000000000008676 ↗
  3. Faster Return to Daily Activities and Better Pain Control: A Prospective Study of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol in Breast AugmentationAesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2023doi:10.1007/s00266-023-03504-x ↗
  4. Efficacy of Manual Lymphatic Drainage in Reducing Postoperative Complications After Cosmetic Plastic Surgery: A Systematic ReviewPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open, 2026doi:10.1097/GOX.0000000000008139 ↗
  5. Efficacy of topical silicone gel in scar management: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trialsInternational Wound Journal, 2020doi:10.1111/iwj.13337 ↗
  6. Comparison of Silicone Sheets and Paper Tape for the Management of Postoperative Scars: A Randomized Comparative StudyAdvances in Skin & Wound Care, 2020doi:10.1097/01.ASW.0000661932.67974.7d ↗
  7. Effectiveness of Early Laser Treatment in Surgical Scar Minimization: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisDermatologic Surgery, 2020doi:10.1097/DSS.0000000000001887 ↗

Research on which the numbers on the page are based.

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