Lymphatic Wellness &
Post-Surgery Recovery Blog

Explore expert advice, recovery tips, and wellness insights from Monica Skalsky, CMT — founder of Wrthit and lymphatic care specialist. Learn how to heal better, feel lighter, and live well.

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How to Safely Transition from Post-Op Recovery to Fitness After Cosmetic Surgery

Returning to movement after cosmetic surgery is one of the most misunderstood stages of recovery. While swelling may decrease and incisions may heal, the body continues repairing tissue and regulating fluid internally for weeks or months. Understanding how early post-op care affects this process can make the transition from recovery to fitness safer, more comfortable, and more predictable.

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Post-Op Lymphatic Massage: Your Most Common Questions Answered

The healing process after cosmetic surgery can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. In this post, we answer the most common questions women ask about swelling, lymphatic drainage massage, fibrosis, session frequency, and why one or two massages are never enough for proper recovery.

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Safe Recovery: Why "Social Media Therapists" and Unlicensed Incisional Techniques are a Risk to Your Results

Is your recovery theraist legally authorized to handle your incisions? As 'social media therapists' continue to blur the lines between therapy and medicine, the risk to patients has never been higher. MLD expert and educator Monica Skalsky breaks down the legal difference between Manual Lymphatic Drainage and incisional procedures, and why choosing a certified professional is the only way to safeguard your investment and your health.

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How to Choose the Right BBL Pillow Before Your BBL Surgery

Choosing the right BBL pillow before your BBL surgery is one of the most important steps in preparing for recovery. This guide breaks down the essential features to look for so you can protect your results, stay comfortable, and feel confident throughout your healing journey.

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Beyond Recovery: How to Maintain Lymphatic Health & Your Sculpted Shape Long After Surgery

Maintaining lymphatic health is essential long after your post-op recovery ends. In this guide, you’ll learn how to support lymphatic flow, prevent fluid retention, and preserve your smooth, sculpted results. Wrthit offers mobile lymphatic massage throughout Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Riverside, Fallbrook, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, and San Juan Capistrano.

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How to Sit Safely After a BBL Without Compromising Your Results

Safe sitting is one of the most important parts of BBL recovery. Learn how to protect your results, avoid pressure on newly transferred fat, and use the right post-op tools — including The Bellini, a therapist-designed BBL pillow created to fit every body type with proper support and comfort.

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Wrthit Brings Mobile Lymphatic Drainage Massage to Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach & San Juan Capistrano

Discover how Wrthit brings expert mobile lymphatic drainage massage to Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach, and San Juan Capistrano—right in your home. Meet owner Monica Skalsky, a licensed massage therapist with over 30 years of experience, CAMTC #33056, and 30+ 5-star Google reviews. Learn why a qualified mobile therapist matters for your post-op recovery, and how lymphatic drainage massage supports healing after cosmetic procedures. Stay comfortable, heal smarter—let Wrthit come to you.

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Peaches by Wrthit: A New Era in Post-Surgical Comfort

Wrthit proudly introduces Peaches by Wrthit, our first product line for post-surgical comfort. The Bellini BBL pillow blends firm support with gel-infused memory foam for a more comfortable, confident recovery — available nationwide this November.

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What Doctors Say About Lymphatic Drainage Massage After Plastic Surgery

More and more surgeons are recommending lymphatic drainage massage to support post-surgical healing. In this post, Monica Skalsky, CMT, shares what doctors have to say about how MLD helps reduce swelling, ease discomfort, and speed recovery — and why Wrthit clients across Southern California trust her for expert, in-home post-op care.

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