Helpful Supplies and Tips

Here is a list of helpful products and videos. You don’t need to buy the exact one listed.

No dairy, gluten, or soy for three weeks.

Compression Socks

Compression of 25-35mm Gradient

Dry Brush

Dry Brush Twice Daily

Dry Brush your body from the shoulders down twice daily. Avoid incisions and nipples.

https://amzn.to/40eR1yZ  You will want to rinse off afterward.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/-pygu7OlOj0?si=ERYKMlr75Xc-nrkO

Diaphragmatic Breathing

You need to do this every hour that you are awake. You will need to do 10 breaths.

https://youtu.be/DTbn8mZWdqs?si=c8vUBjS_JwAZLx5E

Jade Rolling 

This can be done if you have had facial or chin surgeries. Wait until any staples have been removed before beginning. This is not to be done hard - do it lightly. Do not put the roller in the freezer. https://youtu.be/jEwIWaaeG0Y?si=YZLbVwZO201oHdkb 

Vive Mattress

Vive Mattress for back relief

This is an air mattress meant to prevent bed sores. This is helpful for many people.

https://amzn.to/3PzhhPY

Vulken Vibration Ball

Vibration begins around 3 weeks. But this can be used on your back at 2 weeks post-op if you didn't have a back lift.

Roll this around the abdomen for a tummy tuck or areas you have had lifts (not the face or neck). Keep on the lowest setting. Don’t use until you are at 3 weeks.

https://amzn.to/3WcFKy4

Happy Viking Protein Shakes

You will need at least 100g of protein a day.

Remember - No gluten, soy, or dairy for the first 3 weeks. The flavor doesn’t matter. We prefer that you consume whole foods, but sometimes that can be difficult. You need a minimum of 100 g of protein. If you are male or heavier than 150 you will need to increase that to 125 mg. This is my preferred brand as it meets all the needs.

https://amzn.to/3BUxH2d

Prepare a larger batch by blending some fruit, then pour it into 8oz jars or containers. You can freeze them to create "ice cream," making it much easier to enjoy during the first week.

Oscillating Vibration Platform

There are several options of Oscillating vibration platforms

It doesn’t have to be this exact one. This will be good beginning around week 4. Whole body vibration really helps move lymph. If you have had a BBL you can begin around 8-12 weeks. https://amzn.to/4gQcJRc or another option: https://amzn.to/3Pxi8k8 

Portable Bidet

You will want one installed on the home toilet. This one is for you to take with you.

This takes some getting used to, so I recommend practicing with it before taking it to work. It really does make all the difference in the world having this. I have a toiletry bag with it. I have an extra water bottle in case I need more water while in the stall. I also have my microtowel in there as well. https://amzn.to/3PSNC45  and the microtowel: https://amzn.to/3EgKz3a 

Cera Ve Healing Ointment

You will apply this multiple times a day, not just at bedtime. Remember: The blue and silver tub.

You need to keep your skin very hydrated. It needs to be supple. If the skin is too dry it will pull. If the skin pulls and you move the wrong way, you can pull an incision in the areas where the skin is already thin or in the “t” areas. You won’t use this on day one, but very shortly after you will. And you will “butterball” your body. Meaning you will put it all over the body. This prevents the body from pulling hydration from critical areas to help the body elsewhere (we don’t want to create even a small opportunity - even if this is a miniscule chance). https://amzn.to/4aMM4CD