Post-Operative Aftercare Training

Foundations in Post-Operative Care

This training is a beginner-friendly introduction to post-operative care, providing the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to start working safely and confidently with post-surgical patients. It focuses on building a strong understanding of how the body responds after cosmetic surgery and how to support recovery through appropriate techniques and decision-making.

About the Training

The course is delivered in person in London in a small, focused setting. Group sizes are limited to a maximum of four students per session so there is time for individual attention. A strong emphasis is placed on practical learning, including working on real post-operative patients to help build confidence with real cases.

What You Will Learn

This training covers the fundamentals of post-operative care, including Manual Lymphatic Drainage adapted for cosmetic surgery, understanding swelling and fluid movement, early-stage fibrosis awareness, scar tissue basics, compression management including foams, boards, and garments, recognising when recovery is not progressing as expected, and understanding the stages of healing.

Training Structure

Day 1 introduces essential theory, including the lymphatic system, contraindications, and how the body responds after surgery. This is followed by practical work where you will learn lymphatic techniques adapted to post-surgical patients, as well as an introduction to compression management, including foams, boards, and garment fit.

Day 2 is fully practical and focused on working on real post-operative patients. You will apply what you have learned, building confidence in handling different stages of recovery.

Who This Training Is For

This training is suitable for qualified massage therapists and medical professionals. It is not suitable for beauty therapists without massage training, as a solid understanding of anatomy and hands-on bodywork is required.

Ongoing Support

Support does not end after the training. You will receive one year of mentoring, so you can ask questions, discuss cases, and get guidance as you begin working with your own post-operative clients.

Progression

This course provides the foundation. For those looking to develop further, a 1:1 intensive training is available, which goes deeper into technique and understanding.

Testimonials

Here’s what real students say about Post Operative Aftercare training from The Angels Touch.

I had an amazing experience training with Leila. Her post-op course is incredibly effective and well-structured, and she explains everything with great clarity and attention to detail.

One of the best training courses I have done for post surgery. Leila is very thorough and knowledgeable and we always use her techniques. Thank you x

I've completed a few courses with Leila at Angel's Touch, and her Post-Op Lymphatic Drainage Massage Training is one of the best I've done.

I've recently completed an advanced lymphatic drainage and post-op training with Leila. It was an intense and rewarding two days, working on models and diving deep into the theory.

FAQs - Post-Operative Aftercare Training

Do I need experience?

No prior post-operative experience is required. This training is designed for qualified massage therapists or medical professionals.

Will I work on real patients?

Yes, practical experience with real post-operative patients is included.

Will I receive a certificate? 

Yes, a certificate of completion is provided.

What happens after the course?

You will receive one year of mentoring and support.

Expert Post-Operative Aftercare Training from The Angels Touch is available in North and Central London (Belgravia).