The global cosmetic surgery market has seen significant growth, reaching $44.55 billion USD in 2020. As more individuals seek cosmetic procedures, there’s a growing need for skilled clinicians to provide post-operative care. This comprehensive program aims to equip clinicians with the necessary skills to work effectively with post-cosmetic surgery patients.
This course is intended to build a nation-wide network of Providers eager to work with post cosmetic surgery patients. The education provided will give details on the lymphatic system, lymphatic therapies, changes in the skin as it relates to the stages of healing, and how to apply this knowledge and more post-surgically.
It is also geared toward education on quality communication skills and building relationships with surgeons and patients. Skillful documentation, strategic marketing, networking skills and finding product resources.
Our hands on time will include training on proper hand strokes, sequencing, positioning, and knowledge to care for these patients. There will be labs with simulated skin textures for an understanding of the changes in skin during the recovery process. Labs will aid in training to minimize adhesions and fibrosis. When a patient is available, the course will provide a live demonstration given by the instructor.
The course was established with several goals but the greatest of all is knowing there are qualified providers with the proper knowledge, tools, and resources to care for patients seeking Lymphatic therapy and post-op care after cosmetic and plastic surgeries
Surgeons are highly encouraging patients to seek aftercare- we need to be “the medicine in the room”. Let them know we have the ability and the knowledge to boost their outcomes and protect their investment!!
In summary, this course empowers clinicians to be well-prepared and compassionate caregivers for patients navigating the delicate recovery process after cosmetic surgery.
Course Objectives:
- Understanding Legal and Ethical Aspects:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of state licensure board laws, practice acts, and ethical considerations relevant to this course.
- Familiarize yourself with legal boundaries and professional responsibilities.
- Lymphatic System Knowledge:
- Comfortably discuss the lymphatic system after taking a deep dive into the intricate details of this system from a general and surgical perspective.
- Understand its role in post-surgical recovery.
- Safe Post-operative Techniques:
- Identify safe and effective methods for performing Lymphatic therapy without causing additional trauma to patients.
- Learn techniques to enhance healing and reduce complications.
4.Patient Positioning:
- Properly position patients based on their specific cosmetic procedure.
- Adhere to surgical restrictions to optimize recovery.
- Healing Stages Awareness:
- Develop a clear understanding of the different healing stages related to treatment.
- Tailor your approach to each stage for optimal patient care.
- Drain vs. Drainless Procedures:
- Differentiate between procedures that involve drains and those that don’t.
- Understand the implications for patient care.
- Tools and Progressive Healing:
- Grasp the purpose and usage of tools during various healing stages.
- Learn how to support progressive recovery effectively.
- Medical Concerns During Healing:
- Identify potential medical issues that may arise during the recovery process.
- Be prepared to address complications promptly.
- Understand and recognize psychological issues commonly associated with cosmetic surgery, such as pre- and post-surgery anxiety, body dysmorphia, and plastic surgery addiction
- Educational Tools for Patient Self-Care:
- Learn how to utilize educational resources to train patients in self-care.
- Empower patients to actively participate in their recovery.
- Compression Garments:
- List different types of compression garments.
- Understand their specific uses and benefits.
- Demonstration and Application:
- Demonstrate proper sequencing and application of Lymphatic therapy and sequential postoperative care on post-cosmetic surgery patients.
- Develop hands-on proficiency.
- Quality Documentation:
- Provide high-quality written documentation, whether verbal or written, for case studies.
- Accurate records are essential for patient management.
- Effective Communication:
- Discuss strategic communication with both patients and surgeons.
- Build strong relationships and ensure seamless collaboration.
