What Will We Learn?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, students will have knowledge of several head and neck plastic surgery procedures as well as massage modalities and client self-care techniques that can help patient recovery. 

LEARNING OUTCOME: Students will demonstrate familiarity with popular face and neck plastic surgery procedures, including their side effects and how massage can benefit client recovery. 

Course Objectives:

List potential side effects of facelift surgery

List locations where fat is grafted on the face

Describe what happens to lymphatic pathways after a facelift

List contraindications to massage

Describe modalities and client self-care actions that can reduce swelling and other side effects of surgery

Design a sample session for a post-op client based on your current knowledge and skills