Where Can I Find Post-Op/Post Plastic Surgery After-Care in Carmel, Indiana?

You can begin gentle, accelerated healing treatments as soon as your drains are removed (if applicable) and your surgeon has cleared you. We offer specialized post-op protocols using Frequency-Specific Microcurrent (FSM) to help your body heal faster and more effectively. These treatments work by increasing collagen and elastin production, ATP (cellular energy), circulation, lymphatic drainage, and by reducing inflammation, which supports your skin in healing beautifully, and can minimize scarring before it even fully develops.

We recommend starting these treatments as soon as possible after surgery to encourage optimal healing and results. Look for services labeled:

• Accelerated Healing Skin Tightening
• Facial Surgery Post-Surgical Lymphatic Drainage Skin Tightening
• Body Surgery Post-Surgical Lymphatic Drainage Skin Tightening

The sooner you begin this type of support, the more radiant, even, and smooth your surgical results can be, minimizing risks, and helping you truly maximize your surgical investment.

Most of our other face and body sculpting treatments can typically be resumed around 4–6 weeks post-op, with the approval of your surgical team.

Not at all. Our post-op skin tightening treatments are non-invasive and extremely gentle, using advanced technology designed to stimulate collagen production, elastin production, ATP production, lymphatic drainage, reduce swelling, and support your natural healing process, without discomfort. These are by far, the most gentle treatments we offer at Ella Bardo Esthetics & Wellness Spa.

Yes! Many clients come to us with concerns about fibrosis, scar tissue, or fluid retention after surgery. Our treatments are tailored to target these issues safely, improving skin texture, tightness, and lymphatic flow. 

If treatments are started early, a lot of these complications can be minimized or totally avoided. 

Even if these side effects manifest years in the future, or you were botched and fear more surgery, we have over a decade of experience, helping people to minimize these conditions, totally noninvasicely, with no down time, to help you feel confident in your body again, as quickly and safely as possible.

Yes, it can.

Surgical scars, especially those across the lower abdomen or near the Chapman’s Reflex Points above the pelvic line, can significantly increase the appearance of cellulite for several reasons.

Dense scar tissue limits healthy blood flow, which your skin needs for oxygenation, detoxification, and collagen production.

When circulation slows down, the skin can look:

• Dull
• Thinner
• Discolored
• More uneven

And cellulite becomes more visible.

The Chapman’s channels and lymphatic pathways in the lower abdomen are major “drainage highways” for your entire lower body.

Scarring in this region can:

• Block lymphatic flow
• Create lymphatic congestion
• Cause trapped fluid in the hips, thighs, and lower stomach
• Increase swelling and inflammation
• Make cellulite appear deeper and more pronounced

When the lymphatic system can’t move waste and fluid efficiently, it collects in the tissue, making cellulite more visible.

When circulation and lymph flow are restricted, toxins and metabolic waste get stuck in the tissue.

This leads to:

• Puffiness
• Hardness or “fibrotic” areas
• Thickened fat pockets
• Less elasticity
• More visible dimpling

Clients with c-section or tummy tuck scars often notice new or worsening cellulite on the thighs, sides, and hips because of this.

Fibrous scar tissue can tether the skin in certain areas, creating “pulling” or uneven tension.

This tugging can:

• Distort the skin surface
• Make existing cellulite look deeper
• Create new dimpling or shadow lines

The good news:

Reducing scar tissue can significantly improve the look of cellulite AND overall skin texture.

Scar-reduction skin tightening and lymphatic drainage can help:

• Reopen blocked circulation pathways
• Restore flow through the Chapman’s channels
• Release trapped fluid
• Soften fibrosis
• Improve skin tone and complexion
• Lighten dark, thin skin between the thighs
• Smooth the appearance of cellulite dramatically

Many clients see changes quickly once those “roadblocks” are opened.

Yes, absolutely, but the approach is different depending on how old the scar is.

If the scars are newer or still healing, our Accelerated Healing Post-Op Skin Tightening and Post-Surgical Lymphatic Drainage, services are gentle, supportive, and specifically designed to:

• increase collagen + elastin production
• boost ATP/cellular energy
• improve circulation
• reduce inflammation and swelling
• minimize scar tissue formation while the body is actively healing

Starting these as soon as your drains are removed (if applicable) helps the skin heal faster, smoother, and more beautifully, often reducing the severity of scarring before it fully forms.

We can absolutely help with old, hardened, or long-established scars as well.

For these cases, we typically recommend a more targeted approach such as our:

Non-Invasive Scar Reduction Skin Tightening + Flux Red Body Sculpting Combo

Older scars require deeper work to help soften, break up, and remodel the hardened tissue. While results vary depending on how old or dense the scar is, clients consistently see improvement in:

• texture
• mobility
• color
• thickness
• overall appearance
• 
  

If you’re planning surgery, the ideal time to start is before your procedure. Pre-op sessions help strengthen and prep the skin, improve lymphatic flow, increase cellular energy, and support your surgeon’s work.

Then, once you’re cleared post-op, we continue treatments to accelerate healing, minimize swelling, and support collagen remodeling, giving you the best possible outcome from your surgical investment.

• New scars: we prevent and minimize scar formation.
• Old scars: we can soften and significantly improve them with the right treatments.
• Starting early gives the most dramatic, beautiful results. so you can get back to looking, feeling, and moving better, faster.

Yes, absolutely. Preparing your tissue before surgery is one of the most overlooked but powerful ways to improve your final surgical results, shorten your recovery time, and make the surgeon’s job easier. Pre-surgical treatments help your skin and underlying tissue become healthier, stronger, and more responsive, which directly impacts how well you heal and how your results look long-term.

Procedures like tummy tucks, BBL, liposuction, facelifts, and breast surgeries all rely heavily on the quality of your skin.

When we tighten the skin beforehand, we:

• Increase collagen and elastin production
• Boost ATP (your cell’s energy source)
• Improve skin integrity and elasticity
• 
  

This means less skin needs to be removed, incisions close more smoothly, and the tissue heals faster and more evenly.

For example:

During a tummy tuck, surgeons remove loose skin and pull the rest tight, but the cellular quality of your skin remains the same. 

When we tighten the skin beforehand, the surgeon is operating on stronger, healthier tissue. This usually results in a smoother outcome, less puckering, and more refined shaping.

Smoothing tissue beforehand:

• Makes the surgical area appear more even
• Creates a smoother surface for your surgeon to work with
• Reduces the appearance of irregularities once the skin is tightened during surgery

Stretch marks and cellulite don’t magically disappear during a tummy tuck or liposuction, but when we minimize them beforehand, the end result is significantly smoother and more aesthetically refined.

A lymphatic system that’s functioning optimally:

• Reduces baseline swelling
• Improves circulation and oxygen delivery
• Enhances immune response
• Helps the body handle surgical trauma more efficiently

A “cleaner,” less inflamed system bounces back much faster after surgery.

When the tissue is already open, soft, and well-circulated before surgery, the body forms less fibrosis during recovery.

Your post-op results look:

• Smoother
• More sculpted
• Less lumpy
• Less swollen
• More symmetrical

Clients who prep beforehand typically experience:

• Less swelling
• Less pain
• Less fibrosis
• Faster drainage
• Faster “final results”
• More functional skin during healing

Surgeons also love when patients prepare their tissue, it gives them better material to work with and leads to better outcomes.

Prepping is powerful, but post-op lymphatic drainage and tightening are just as important to maintain progress, reduce swelling, prevent fibrosis, and support long-term results.

Together, pre-op + post-op care gives you the best overall transformation.

Absolutely. We work with many out-of-state clients and medical tourists who travel directly to our spa in Carmel, Indiana for specialized post-op care.

Most surgeons recommend avoiding plane travel for at least one week after plastic surgery, as flying too soon can increase inflammation, swelling, discomfort, and risks such as blood clots. 

Always follow the guidance of your surgeon regarding your specific procedure and health history.

We frequently treat clients who had surgery elsewhere and want high-quality post-op care once they return home. If you’ve traveled too soon or are already back in town and feeling uncomfortable, you should book an appointment right away so we can:

• support lymphatic drainage
• reduce swelling & inflammation
• improve circulation
• accelerate cellular healing
• help minimize scar tissue formation
• reduce the risk of complications

In my experience, the best surgeons often have trusted partnerships with recovery homes that offer 24/7 support during the most critical part of healing. If your surgeon offers this, it is a strong sign that they prioritize exceptional after-care.

If you’re coming from out of town, text TRAVEL to 317-660-5601 so Ella can personally help schedule your sessions in the optimal order and timeframe. This ensures we can achieve the best results possible during your stay.

We can also assist you with recommended lodging options that suit your recovery needs, comfort level, and budget.