When weighing up the case for any cosmetic surgery procedure, high up on the cons list is recovery and downtime. Surgery can achieve significant results and those who choose it, want that with minimal life interruption. But the reality is that recovery is crucial and the impact on skin results in swelling, bruising and fragile wounds. The essential post cosmetic procedure recovery process often requires weeks of bedrest and a prolonged time indoors. 

Lisa O. is a wellness tycoon and a public figure who counts Gwyneth Paltrow and Amy Schumer as not only her closest friends but also her business partners. She also just led a wellness workshop to 35 key change makers on Necker Island with Richard Branson.

Having carefully booked her cosmetic treatment with Triple Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr Manny, the downtime almost put her off completely.

“I wanted to cancel a month before my plastic surgery because I simply didn’t have the recovery time in my schedule. I have a big work life, family life, travel commitments and I prioritize play, so when they said it would be three weeks of downtime? Well, I couldn’t accept that.” 

But rather than back out of a cosmetic procedure she knew she wanted and that would improve her life, Lisa decided to address what was in her power to keep her plastic surgery recovery time down to a minimum.

“It’s your face, you can’t hide if it doesn’t work and I knew I was in good hands with Dr Manny, so I wasn’t scared about that part. So I did everything possible to get myself optimized going into my surgery; no alcohol, low inflammation diet, positive mindset, strong body and fortified my immune system. I also fully committed to doing everything possible to heal fast afterwards and the LYMA Laser was a big part of that.”

The ultimate surgery recovery product 

As a deeply restorative, skin supporting, cold laser technology, surgeons the world over already recommend the LYMA Laser to their patients to accelerate post-operative healing.

Near-infrared low level laser therapy, (the central beam in the LYMA Laser), has been used in medical settings for decades to stimulate wound healing and repair injured tissue and more recently, to bring down inflammation and prevent scarring from invasive cosmetic procedures like face lifts. 

“The LYMA Laser is safe to use on any skin type, any skin color, even skin recovering from surgery, so there's really no person that I wouldn't recommend this to.” 

- Dr Dan Belkin, New York Dermatology Group

Lisa O. found this for herself firsthand, “Doctor Manny couldn't comprehend just how fast I was healing, he asked me ‘What are you doing?!’ The LYMA Laser took down all my inflammation and I couldn't believe how quickly the bruising went away. Between eating well, taking arnica tablets, lots of sleep and using the LYMA Laser, I healed from an eight hour surgery in record time.” 

How to heal through plastic surgery recovery quickly

“The reality is that all surgery is invasive and at some point you have to go back into public, so I put together a militant healing regime for afterwards. The good thing was I was in one place and couldn’t go anywhere, which was actually a beautiful gift to be forced to slow down and be in bed for a week. I could do my LYMA Laser healing at home, every day, from bed. With my wellness business, I eat healthy for the most part although I love french fries! I am super balanced but, come on, I love food!”

Lisa’s tried and tested plastic surgery recovery tips

 If the first ten days are liquids, make them good ones

All the greens, hydration powder, Kroma Beauty Matcha Latte with seven kinds of adaptogenic beauty mushrooms, bovine collagen and turmeric blended together. Fresh pressed green juice at the start of every day using Kroma Vanilla Cinnamon Plant-Based Protein Powder, coconut, spinach and smashed avocado. Then Kroma Bone or Veggie Broths for lunch. 

 Next comes a fully anti-inflammatory diet

Lots of people gain weight after surgery because of the enforced lack of movement but eating healthy, my inflammation went down, my recovery was expedited and I kept my body even though I couldn't exercise for six weeks. Whole foods, colorful fruits and vegetables, antioxidants and handfuls of nuts and seeds each day. 

 Daily skin healing with the LYMA Laser

I held the LYMA Laser still on areas of bruising, and gently moved it over inflammation. My skin was crazy delicate and raw but the Laser only soothed and strengthened it. I used LYMA Laser with the brilliant Oxygen Glide as a mask, plus my favorite Intuisse products and not only did I heal fast but my skin has never looked better.  

“I am giddy so happy I went through with the surgery”

“I’ve felt self-concious of my skin my entire life and yet now I’m 53 and have never looked younger. It’s hard to age, so I want to do the things that will make me feel confident. With the LYMA Laser, it's like it's designed to work with you and your skin; whatever your challenges or needs are, it evolves with you as you accrue new skin needs with aging. I know that the Laser is there to support me throughout that and hopefully help me age gracefully.

I love the Laser and I love LYMA - everything they do is great. I’m a firm believer and when I find something I think is legit, I want to tell the world.”