Sculpt - Barnsley

We are seeing more clients arrive with silicone tape placed over incisions that are still scabbed, weeping or not completely closed.

Silicone tape is designed for scar management once the wound has fully healed it is not a dressing for an open incision.

Using it too early can:

❌ Trap excess moisture
❌ Soften and irritate fragile skin
❌ Pull away scabs or delicate healing tissue
❌ Hide leaking, redness or wound breakdown
❌ Potentially delay healing

There isn’t one set week that is suitable for everyone. Before starting, the incision should be fully closed, clean and dry, with no scabs, openings or leakage and you should have clearance from your surgeon or healthcare professional.

Please don’t copy someone else’s recovery timeline. Have your own incision assessed first.

Just TWO DAYS between these photos 🤯

After correcting our clients compression and five post-op massages the difference in swelling, pressure marks and overall shape is incredible.

Correct compression should support your recovery not dig in, roll down or cause fluid to collect above and below the garment.

Her natural healing is still ongoing but this is exactly why the correct fit and specialist post-op care matter so much

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2 weeks post-op tummy tuck vs 6 weeks post-op 🤯

7 specialist post-op massages later look at the difference 😍

I actually can’t cope with these results 🤯🔥

We combined a full body lymphatic drainage treatment with our Ultimate Sculpt targeting the tummy and waist.

Look at that difference in the shape, definition and appearance of bloating 😍🙌🏼

Individual results will vary.

Please use the link in our bio to book 🫶🏻

Every one of our post-op appointments is tailored to your surgery, your stage of recovery and what your body needs on the day.

Your session may include:
✔️A temperature and general wellbeing check
✔️ Assessment from a our registered nurse should you need it
✔️A thorough consultation and visual assessment
✔️Checking swelling, bruising and changes within the tissue
✔️Extremely gentle, surgery adapted manual lymphatic drainage
✔️An upright check for possible fluid build up or signs of a seroma
✔️Checking the fit and pressure of your compression garment
✔️Advice on bodysuits, foams and abdominal boards
✔️Incision, dressing and tape checks, with changes where appropriate
✔️Post-op kinesiology taping when suitable
✔️Progress photographs to help monitor your recovery
✔️Personalised advice on movement, hydration, diet and compression
✔️Identification of anything that needs referring back to your surgical team

Post-op MLD should never be deep, aggressive or painful. When performed correctly, it can actually help ease post-op discomfort by reducing feelings of swelling, pressure and tightness. We understand muscle repair, incision placement and how carefully recently operated tissue must be treated, so you can be rest assured that you are in good hand 🫶🏻

………….. DRAINED …………. 💧😅💁‍♀️

Stem cell treatment for facelift scars what is it and why is it becoming popular?

This client had a face & neck lift in February this year and has recently visited her surgeon again for stem cell based injections to support the appearance of her facelift scars.

🔬 What is stem cell scar treatment?

Stem cells are special cells involved in tissue renewal and repair. In regenerative scar treatments, a preparation containing stem cells or cells and signalling factors intended to encourage regeneration is placed into or beneath the scar.

The aim is to support collagen remodelling and improve the quality of the surrounding tissue. It doesn’t remove or replace the scar but it may help it become softer, flatter and less noticeable over time.

💉 How is it done?

The exact procedure depends on the treatment being used. With some fat derived treatments:

A small amount of the client’s own fat is collected, usually from the abdomen or thigh
It is carefully processed to produce a regenerative preparation such as nanofat or stromal vascular fraction
The scar area is cleaned and numbed
Tiny amounts are injected along and underneath the scar
The regenerative cells and signalling factors are intended to support the tissue’s natural repair and remodelling processes

Some treatments use different sources or laboratory prepared products, so not everything advertised as stem cell treatments is the same or necessarily contains live stem cells.

Why are these treatments becoming more popular?

They offer a targeted treatment for delicate facelift scars around the ears and hairline
Some use regenerative material obtained from the patient’s own body
They may help improve scar texture, softness, colour and flexibility
They may support collagen production and healthier-looking skin
They may help with firm, tight or tethered scar tissue
Some can also improve small dents or contour irregularities around a scar
They are less invasive than surgical scar revision
More patients are becoming interested in regenerative treatments that aim to improve the tissue itself rather than simply disguise the scar.

Why are surgical drains used?

Following procedures such as a tummy tuck or body lift, drains may be placed beneath the skin to remove blood and excess fluid from the surgical area.

They help to:

• Reduce fluid collecting beneath the skin
• Minimise swelling and pressure
• Allow the surgical team to monitor the amount and colour of the fluid
• Support the healing tissues while the space beneath the skin begins to close

Drains should only be removed when your surgeon confirms they are ready usually based on the amount being collected rather than how many days have passed.

If you have travelled abroad for surgery and need support once you’re home, we have a registered nurse available to assess and remove your drains, provided we have written authorisation from your surgeon and it is clinically appropriate to do so.

5 months post tummy tuck plus liposuction

Aftercare doesn’t necessarily stop once the early recovery stage is over. At 5 months, some clients still experience periods of swelling, tightness or fluid retention, particularly after busy days, travel or changes in activity.

Today was all about maintenance lymphatic drainage, supporting circulation and helping with that heavy, puffy feeling while her body continues to settle and remodel.

Maintenance appointments available for clients at any stage of their post-op journey.

If you are over 8 weeks post-op when booking you can select standard lymphatic drainage massage.