After her own surgery, Carmen shares why post-op skin care should focus on function, circulation, and timing — and which treatments can support healing when introduced correctly.

What Treatments Actually Help Your Skin & Body After Surgery

Written by: Carmen - Founder of Skin Fairy

I’m writing this from both professional and personal experience, after my own mummy makeover five months ago, I became even more passionate about post-operative skin and body treatments done properly.

Post-op care isn’t about pushing the skin. It’s about supporting function, circulation, and repair.

Why Skin Function Matters After Surgery

After surgery, your body is managing a lot at once, including:

• Inflammation

• Fluid retention

• Sluggish circulation

• Increased tissue repair demands

• A higher risk of scar formation

The goal during this phase is to support oxygenation, lymphatic movement, and healthy enzyme activity within the tissue.

I recently had my second Body Enzyme Therapy treatment (we do this treatment at Skin Fairy), and it would absolutely be my go-to for post-op clients. Here’s why.

It works by:

• Increasing circulation

• Supporting lymphatic flow

• Encouraging oxygen delivery

• Assisting the body’s natural detox pathways

• Supporting more organised, efficient healing

Clients often report:

• Reduced fluid retention

• Improved skin tone

• Faster visible recovery support

• Softer scar tissue over time (when introduced appropriately)

Timing always matters. Clearance from your surgeon is essential, as we never want to disrupt healing or upset surgeons.

Microneedling for Post-Op Skin Quality

Later in the healing journey (not immediately), microneedling can be beneficial for:

• Scar refinement

• Texture improvement

• Collagen stimulation

• Supporting skin thickness and resilience

But only when:

• All wounds are fully closed

• Inflammation has settled

• Clearance has been given by your surgeon or OB 😊

Healing skin isn’t weak skin. It’s busy skin. Support it — don’t stress it. That’s exactly what I’m focusing on right now.