Preparing the Body for a Safer Procedure & Faster Recovery

Pre & Postoperative Acupuncture

Acupuncture strengthens the body before surgery, lessens the impact of anesthesia, and readies you for the stress of the operation. Post-surgery, it accelerates healing, boosts circulation, and eases side effects such as fatigue, stiffness, or digestive discomfort. The treatment supports both the physical and emotional aspects of recovery, with extra care for facial procedures.

First Visit

1,5h

Subsequent Session

Details

Preparing the body for surgery and providing high-quality postoperative rehabilitation is a vital part of the overall therapeutic process. The type of procedure, your general condition and your individual stress response all guide our treatment strategy. Sessions combine various acupuncture techniques to strengthen the body, boost circulation and regulate the nervous and immune systems.

Neglecting the postoperative phase can slow healing, cause unwanted symptoms, and lead to chronic issues. Acupuncture speeds tissue regeneration, lessens side effects such as loss of sensation at the surgical site, and helps the body recover more quickly and completely. A thorough medical history and detailed insight into the surgery are essential for designing a personalized plan.

Recovery with Support

Preparing the Body for Surgical Stress

Pre-operative treatments boost vitality, stabilize the autonomic nervous system, and strengthen the body’s resilience to the physical and psychological stress of surgery and anaesthesia.

Individualised Recovery Approach

Drawing on your medical history, type of surgery, and specific symptoms, we create a targeted treatment plan using carefully selected acupuncture techniques.

Emotional Balance & Psychological Support

Acupuncture helps reduce inner tension and emotional responses, making it easier to embrace the changes that a procedure may bring.

Reducing Post-Surgical Side Effects

Eases common postoperative issues such as fatigue, chills, digestive discomfort, stiffness, or loss of skin sensation.

Faster Recovery After Surgery

Acupuncture stimulates microcirculation and tissue regeneration, shortening healing time and supporting more complete functional restoration of the body.

Frequently Asked Questions

Preparing for surgery and recovering afterward can raise many questions, from how long treatment lasts to when it’s best to start. Here, we address the most common concerns to help you feel safe, informed and supported at every stage of the recovery process.

When is the best time to start treatment, before or after surgery?

Ideally, begin a few days to two weeks before your operation so the body can prepare and strengthen. Post-surgery, acupuncture can start whenever you feel ready, often within the first week. Even if your surgery was months ago, acupuncture can still help resolve lingering symptoms or a slow recovery.

Can acupuncture interfere with anesthesia or the procedure itself?

No. Acupuncture does not affect anesthesia or disrupt surgical protocols. Pre-operative sessions are scheduled in a safe time window, following medical guidelines and in collaboration with you and your doctors

Is there any risk for me in the context of surgery?

In the hands of a trained practitioner, acupuncture is safe and non-invasive. Treatments are designed with full awareness of the type of surgery and your clinical status, and each session is tailored individually to avoid overload or contraindications.

How long after surgery should I wait before starting acupuncture?

In most cases, you can begin treatment within 5 to 10 days after your procedure, depending on the type of surgery and your doctor’s advice. The incision itself is never treated directly; points are chosen carefully to match your overall condition. In later stages, and always in agreement with you, we recommend scar-specific treatment to soften and minimize the scar.

How does acupuncture influence wound healing and regeneration?

Acupuncture boosts local and systemic micro-circulation, improves oxygen and nutrient delivery, and activates neuro-immunological healing mechanisms. It regulates inflammation, stimulates tissue repair, and helps the healing structure integrate more effectively into the whole body.

Will acupuncture help with pain?

Yes. Acupuncture has been proven to have an analgesic effect, stimulates the release of endorphins and modulates the perception of pain in the central nervous system. It helps with acute pain, but also with chronic sensations that remain after the procedure.

Can acupuncture help if more time has passed since surgery?

Yes. Even months or years after the procedure, acupuncture can help relieve residual symptoms such as numbness, poor circulation, a feeling of cold, loss of sensation at the site of the procedure, or emotional tension. It can also have a beneficial effect on scar tissue – by improving local microcirculation and reducing tension around the scar itself, thereby contributing to its better integration into the tissue.

Schedule Your Session

Whether you’re preparing for surgery or already recovering, every act of care makes a difference. Book your appointment so we can support you through the process more calmly, more quickly and with renewed confidence in your body’s strength.