Journal

Notes From
The Studio

Recovery science, post-op timelines, and small dispatches on what we've learned across 15+ years of practice alongside Los Angeles surgeons. Written by Juanita and the Lymphyx team.

Gentle post-operative lymphatic drainage session in the Lymphyx studio
Post-OpJul 14 · 20267 min read

The First Forty-Eight Hours After Surgery Matter More Than Any Other Window

Most clients arrive at our studio thinking the work begins around week two. That's roughly when their surgeon mentioned drainage, and roughly when they get around to booking it. Here's why that delay is the most expensive choice in the entire recovery process — and what to do instead.

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Client wearing a fitted stage-two compression faja, identifying features removed
Post-OpJul 14

What Your Surgeon Didn't Have Time To Tell You About Compression

The single most-asked question in the studio. Answered properly, with the details your surgical team likely didn't have time to cover.

Body lymphatic drainage session in the Lymphyx studio
Post-OpJul 14

BBL Recovery, Week By Week

The realistic version of the timeline you were handed at discharge. What changes when, and what to actually do about it.

Lymphatic drainage massage session in the Lymphyx studio
WellnessJul 14

The Case For Monthly Lymphatic Drainage

Why the same protocol that helps post-op clients also belongs in a regular wellness rotation. Three reasons, no overstatement.

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Once A Month

No discounts, no promotions, no calendar reminders. Just one piece of writing on recovery, modality, or studio practice. Written by Juanita.