Physiotherapy in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Plastic and reconstructive surgery is defined as a set of medical procedures aimed at repairing and/or reconstructing parts of the body. These procedures can have aesthetic origins or some associated pathology, such as breast reconstruction for a patient with breast cancer.

Thus, physiotherapyin plastic and reconstructive surgery is useful for patients who wish to correct or improve some aspect of their body through surgery, but they must realize that it can have side effects, which is why physiotherapy is of great importance in recovery from plastic surgery.

Note: It is important to remember that each person is unique and recovery times should not be compared. Each person has their own physiological rhythm, which must be respected in order to guarantee the best results without associated complications.

Physiotherapy uses specific techniques such as

• Manual lymphatic drainage;
• Pressotherapy;
• Myofascial therapy;
• Massage;
• Vacuum therapy;
• Compression therapy;
• among others…

These techniques are applied by physiotherapist and have the objective:

• Restore tissue mobility and flexibility;
• Reduce edema;
• Improve the appearance of the scar;
• Correct postures;
• Improve range of motion;
• Eliminate fibrotic nodules;
• Remove adhesions;
• Facilitating a return to everyday life.

With post-surgical physiotherapy it is possible to minimize the patient’s discomfort and optimize the results of the surgery.

Possible post-surgical side effects:

• Pain;
• Edema;
• Bruising;
• Hematoma;
• Fibrosis;
• Seroma;
• Lipoma;
• Sensitivity changes;
• Muscle contractures;
• Keloid;
• Dehiscence;
• Among others.

At the Michelle Bond Clinic, physiotherapy sessions focus on individualized and personalized treatment. Each session lasts about an hour.

As well as technical quality, we value comprehensive care and the quality of the relationship between patients and the team. É follow-up between sessions in order to obtain faster and longer-lasting results.

• 1 Physiotherapy Session (1 hour): 65€
• Package of 4 sessions: 240€

Health Insurance

• Future Healthcare: 15% off the list price
• ADSE Free Regime: Under this regime, ADSE beneficiaries are free to choose healthcare providers outside the ADSE network. This scheme works by initially bearing all the costs and then requesting reimbursement from ADSE, which will be allocated in accordance with the Price List and Rules of the Free Scheme in force. For more information on how to apply for reimbursement, see the ADSE website.

At the moment, we don’t work with other health insurances, but we do provide invoices and the necessary reports so that they can be reimbursed by the insurance company.

Degree in Physiotherapy from the School of Health Technology in Coimbra.

Specialization in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Rehabilitation at the Master Science Lab, Porto

Highly qualified. Believes in continuous training. Has various complementary training courses.

Always, to guarantee excellent results for your patients.