The postpartum journey is as emotional and transformative as it is physical. After months of carrying life, followed by the demands of birth and caring for a newborn, your body deserves more than just time to “bounce back”—it deserves support, healing, and intentional care.
At Lux Aesthetics in Indianapolis, our Infrared Body Treatment is one of the most powerful, non-invasive ways to assist postpartum recovery. As part of our Mommy Makeover program, this therapy helps new mothers reduce inflammation, shed retained water and inches, soothe sore muscles, and restore energy—all while lying down and deeply relaxing.
🔥 What Is Infrared Body Treatment?
Infrared therapy uses far-infrared heat waves to penetrate deep into the body’s tissues, encouraging:
- Detoxification through sweat
- Increased circulation
- Relaxed muscles
- Lymphatic drainage
- Fat mobilization
Unlike traditional saunas or external heat, infrared heat works internally, warming the body from the inside out to stimulate healing and recovery—especially in areas like the abdomen, hips, thighs, and lower back, which bear the brunt of pregnancy and postpartum shifts.
💛 Why Postpartum Women Love It
During pregnancy and afterward, your body stores extra water, retains fat in protective zones, and experiences shifts in blood flow, hormone levels, and muscular strain. Infrared body treatments help reverse many of these side effects naturally.
Benefits for Postpartum Clients Include:
- 🔹 Inch loss through water release and fat mobilization
- 🔹 Reduced swelling & bloating
- 🔹 Relief for sore joints, hips, and back
- 🔹 Increased metabolism and circulation
- 🔹 Mood and energy enhancement
- 🔹 Improved sleep quality
- 🔹 Skin tightening boost (especially when paired with microneedling or fibroblast)
📉 Targeted Inch Loss & Debloating
Many postpartum clients at Lux notice visible inch loss in the waist, hips, and thighs after just a few sessions. While this is primarily due to detox and water reduction, it’s an ideal complement to healthy nutrition and movement goals—especially when your energy or mobility is limited.
For those struggling with lingering belly fullness, hip tightness, or fluid retention in the legs, infrared can help create a lighter, leaner, more comfortable body without stress or strain.
🧖♀️ What Happens During a Session?
- You’ll be comfortably wrapped or positioned inside our infrared system (wrap or dome).
- Over the course of 30–60 minutes, far-infrared heat penetrates your body tissue, promoting sweat and detox.
- Many clients feel deeply relaxed—some even nap!
- Post-treatment, your body continues detoxing for hours.
Recommended frequency:
- For postpartum recovery: 2–3 sessions/week for 3–4 weeks
- For maintenance: 1 session/week or biweekly
🔬 How It Supports Deep Postpartum Recovery
🔹 Lymphatic Reset
During pregnancy, lymphatic flow slows down, leading to swelling and sluggish detox. Infrared therapy kickstarts drainage, flushing out stagnant fluid and toxins.
🔹 Fat Mobilization
Far-infrared heat slightly raises core body temp, stimulating metabolism and encouraging fat breakdown. It’s not a “quick fix” for weight loss—but it supports your body’s natural fat-burning processes, especially when paired with lifestyle changes or other treatments.
🔹 Skin Firming & Tone
With improved circulation comes increased oxygen and nutrient delivery to skin cells—promoting faster healing, better tone, and natural glow. When combined with microneedling or plasma fibroblast, it enhances long-term tightening results.
🔹 Stress & Sleep Regulation
Far-infrared therapy has been shown to lower cortisol levels, reduce anxiety, and promote restful sleep—crucial for healing when you’re up for night feeds or toddler wakeups.
👩🍼 Is It Safe for Breastfeeding?
Yes—infrared body treatments are generally safe for breastfeeding mothers. The heat does not affect milk production or composition. At Lux, we take extra care to:
- Avoid direct heat near the breasts
- Time sessions around feeding to maximize comfort
- Customize intensity based on your postpartum stage and hydration levels
Always consult your OB or pediatrician before beginning any postpartum treatment plan.
📍Who’s a Good Candidate?
If you’re…
- 6+ weeks postpartum (or cleared by your provider)
- Struggling with bloat, swelling, or tightness
- Not quite feeling “back in your body”
- Looking to support natural inch loss
- Needing pain relief or mood support
- Wanting to avoid surgery or strenuous workouts
…then infrared therapy is an ideal treatment to support you, restore balance, and gently revitalize your energy and figure.
💬 Client Testimonial
“After just one infrared session, I felt lighter and less bloated. By week three, I could zip jeans I hadn’t worn since my second trimester! It’s my weekly reset.”
— Lauren, Westfield
“It’s like a massage, sweat session, and meditation all in one. My anxiety went down, and I slept like a baby.”
— Megan, Indianapolis
💡 Combine Infrared with Other Mommy Makeover Services
At Lux Aesthetics, we believe in layering services strategically for maximum postpartum results. Infrared therapy pairs beautifully with:
- Plasma Fibroblast (for skin tightening)
- Microneedling (for tone and scars)
- Customized facials or body sculpting (if needed)
Together, these treatments create a complete non-surgical Mommy Makeover experience—designed to help you feel lighter, firmer, and fully supported.
💛 Why Choose Lux Aesthetics for Your Postpartum Journey?
Lux Aesthetics isn’t just a spa. It’s a space created with real women in mind. Kait, the owner and licensed esthetician, brings over a decade of experience in the beauty and medical industry. With a Master’s in Psychology and a Master’s in Business Healthcare Management from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, she offers not just services—but deep support and education for every client.
You’re not just booking a treatment—you’re beginning a relationship with someone who understands where you are and where you want to go.
📲 Let’s Build Your Custom Mommy Makeover
Every body is different. Every birth is different. That’s why every Mommy Makeover at Lux begins with a consultation.
We’ll talk about your goals, comfort level, and the services that best suit your stage of recovery—whether that’s today, or two years from now.
📩 Visit our Contact Us page to leave your information
📱 Or text 463.206.7257 and Kait will respond between clients today!