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.
Why Your Abdomen Can Still Feel Swollen a Year After Tummy Tuck or Liposuction
Even a year after tummy tuck or liposuction, it’s common for the abdomen to feel swollen, tight, or puffy—especially by the end of the day. Learn why lingering swelling happens and how ongoing lymphatic drainage massage can support long-term healing and help maintain your results.
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.
What to Do After Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) Surgery: A Smart Recovery Guide
BBL recovery doesn’t stop after surgery. From nutrition and hydration to lymphatic drainage massage and safe sitting practices, learn how proper post-operative care supports swelling reduction, circulation, and a smoother healing process after Brazilian Butt Lift surgery.
What Is the Best Time of Day for Post-Op Lymphatic Drainage Massage?
Choosing the right time of day for post-op lymphatic drainage massage can make recovery feel smoother and more comfortable. Learn how timing, lifestyle, and nervous system regulation play a role—and how in-home lymphatic care supports healing after cosmetic surgery.
Why Some Women Are Not Wrthit Clients — And Why Skilled Lymphatic Drainage Matters After Surgery
Some women aren’t the right fit for Wrthit — and that’s okay. If you value your results, your body, and the science behind a proper post-op recovery, discover why Wrthit is the trusted choice for expert lymphatic drainage massage after surgery.
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.
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.
You’ll Feel “Fine”… Until You Don’t: What No One Tells You About Healing After Cosmetic Surgery
Many women assume they’ll heal quickly after cosmetic surgery—until swelling, pain, and fluid buildup say otherwise. This post explains why post-operative lymphatic drainage massage is often more necessary than expected, how it supports recovery, and why planning your lymphatic care before surgery can make all the difference.
BBL Surgery Recovery: How Lymphatic Drainage Massage Supports Healing
BBL recovery is a critical part of your results. Learn how lymphatic drainage massage supports healing after surgery, what you can do at home to aid recovery, and why investing in post-surgical care matters.
Healing in Orange County: Why In-Home Lymphatic Massage Outperforms In-Clinic Care After Cosmetic Surgery
Healing after cosmetic surgery in Orange County is easier when you let the care come to you. Discover why OC women choose Wrthit’s in-home lymphatic drainage massage for calmer recovery, less swelling, and a safer post-op experience.
Recover Faster in Temecula: Why In-Home Lymphatic Massage Beats In-Clinic Care After Cosmetic Surgery
Healing after cosmetic surgery is easier when you don’t have to leave the house. Discover why Temecula women choose Wrthit’s in-home lymphatic drainage massage for faster recovery, less swelling, and a more peaceful post-op experience.
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.
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.
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.
Recovering After Cosmetic Surgery
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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.
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.
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.

