Reset Starts Here
NOVA Flow is one of the first components of our structured recovery after procedures at PCPS—designed to support healing, comfort, and day-to-day function. Patients often feel the hardest part of recovery in the small things: swelling that lingers, stiffness that limits movement, and skin that looks irritated even when everything is healing normally. NOVA Flow was built to address those bottlenecks with two low-drama modalities that are easy to repeat and easy to integrate: lymphatic-focused therapy and red/infrared light (NOVA Lights).
Used appropriately and timed correctly, these sessions can help patients feel lighter, move more easily, and look more “like themselves” sooner, without adding risk, downtime, or complexity. Our team coordinates NOVA around your normal post-operative appointments and real schedules (work, kids, travel). The goal is simple: steady progress you can feel.
Lymphatics, Made Practical
NOVA Flow is a lymphatic-focused treatment that helps your body move excess fluid and ease post-procedure puffiness. We utilize either deep oscillation therapy (a gentle, low-frequency vibration delivered through gloved hands) or graduated pneumatic compression (a rhythmic squeeze-and-release sleeve) to nudge fluid toward natural drainage pathways. The touch is light, the pace is calm, and most people describe it as soothing. In early recovery, the goal is comfort and momentum: less pressure, easier range of motion, and smoother day-to-day function.
Cue The Lights
NOVA Lights is a red and near-infrared light session that interacts with cellular energy centers to help tissues do their job more efficiently. In everyday terms: better micro-circulation, calmer swelling, and signals that support healthy collagen turnover. No ablation. No heat spikes. Just controlled light, delivered while you rest under the panel. We most often use Lights as a support step when your skin needs a gentle assist. In many cases, we pair them in a planned sequence: Lymphatic first to support fluid movement, then Lights to reinforce calm and circulation. We also time sessions around compression wear, exercise restrictions, travel, and follow-up visits so your recovery plan stays coherent instead of becoming a checklist of add-ons.
Movement Made Effortless
Post-Op to Peak Days
NOVA is designed to be low-risk, but recovery is not the time for guesswork. Red and near-infrared light contains no UV and does not tan the skin. Sessions are comfortable and non-ablative. As with any light-based service, we review meds and medical history and avoid treatment over active rashes or open wounds. We keep sessions within surgeon guidance, avoid aggressive pressure, and adjust based on the healing stage. If something feels off, we would rather hear from you early than late.
If you’re recovering from a procedure, we’ll align timing with your aftercare instructions. When in doubt, we err on the cautious side.
Softer Edges by Tomorrow
At Pittsburgh Center for Plastic Surgery, lymphatic work isn’t an add-on. It’s part of a thoughtful recovery and wellness strategy. We time sessions around incision healing, compression wear, and your actual schedule. You’ll get clear instructions, quick access for questions, and providers who live this day-to-day. No rushing. No guesswork. Just consistent care that respects your body and your time.
Often, within a week, once your surgeon clears you. We tailor pressure and areas to your stage of healing.
Mostly. Our NOVA protocols are guided for our post-procedure patients. If you have had surgery elsewhere and wish to participate in NOVA, we can customize a treatment protocol for you after consultation.
Post-op plans commonly have 1-2 sessions in the first 3 weeks. Some patients can benefit from additional sessions based on the size of the surgery or the timing of recovery.
Yes. We often stage lymphatic work alongside microneedling, PRP, or gentle lasers. Your provider will coordinate timing.
Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest technology and amenities to ensure your comfort and privacy during your visit. We are located in the heart of Pittsburgh and serve patients from all over the world. When you are ready to take the next step, contact us to schedule your consultation with Dr. Davila or Dr. Turer. We look forward to helping you achieve your goals of looking and feeling your best.
Pittsburgh (Main) Office
3109 Forbes Ave, Ste 500,
Pittsburgh PA 15213
Mon: 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday: 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday: 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday: 9am - 4:30pm
Friday: 8am - 4:30pm
