In the heart of San Francisco at Ethos Plastic Surgery, board-certified female plastic surgeon Dr. Ginger Xu is excited to announce the GX Collection™, a thoughtfully curated selection of treatments designed to provide patients with the best possible experience before and after plastic surgery. This masterfully designed collection revolves around the seven pillars of healing and the five guiding principles, innovations that no other surgeon in the country is offering to this extent.
How Did Dr. Ginger Xu Conceptualize the GX Collection™?
Through aesthetic surgery of the breasts, body, and face, Dr. Xu has the privilege of witnessing profound, tangible transformations in her patients’ lives. Few medical fields inspire such genuine enthusiasm for change, which creates a special kind of trust and deep patient-doctor connection. She naturally enjoys guiding each person with sensitivity, empathy, and respect for their unique psychology and individuality. Dr. Xu also understands that the recovery process is a highly important aspect of this transformation, and there is so much more that can help the patient than traditional recovery protocols.
This realization inspired the GX Collection™, an original, first-of-its-kind curated collection of holistic healing experiences researched and designed by Dr. Xu to optimize surgical recovery and help patients along their healing journey. In this approach, patients are able to proactively focus on stress reduction and relaxation in conjunction with physical healing.
The Seven Pillars of Healing and Five Guiding Principles of The GX Collection™
The Seven Pillars of Healing provide a systematic, evidence-based framework that engages the senses to support the nervous system (the “conductor” of healing) by lowering stress hormones, enhancing lymphatic flow, modulating pain, boosting circulation, fueling tissue repair, and improving scar remodeling.
Each pillar aligns with the Five Guiding Principles of the GX Collection™, rooted in sensory input:
- Kinesthetic/Energy: Breath, movement, and nourishing foods recharge cells for rebuilding.
- Tactile/Touch: Caring hands relieve tension and direct attention to healing areas.
- Auditory/Hearing: Harmonizing frequencies align body and mind to activate self-healing.
- Visual/Optics: Mind-guided imagery steers the brain-body conversation for better outcomes.
- Olfactory/Scent: Aromas access the limbic system directly to ease discomfort before conscious thought.
These principles create synergistic effects that complement standard medical protocols, support natural healing, potentially reduce complications, speed recovery, enhance satisfaction, and address physical and psychological needs while incorporating ancient wisdom and modern science for measurable, customizable results.
Highlighting the Seven Pillars
Lymphatic Massage (Tactile Sense) gently stimulates lymph flow to reduce post-surgical swelling, flush toxins, minimize scar tissue, and promote comfort. Expert-guided home recordings empower patients to continue sessions independently, easing physical tightness and emotional strain.
Sound Healing (Auditory Sense) uses custom crystal singing bowl recordings to foster profound relaxation, reduce anxiety and stress, and create a serene atmosphere before and after surgery.
Aromatherapy (Olfactory Sense) employs therapeutic-grade essential oils (lavender, frankincense, peppermint, etc.) via inhalation, diffusion, or topical salves to calm the nervous system, lower cortisol, support immunity and circulation, reduce inflammation, and promote emotional balance and skin nourishment.
Nutritional Support (Kinesthetic/Energy) supplies nutrient-dense foods, protein, antioxidants, micronutrients, and hydration strategies tailored to plastic surgery recovery stages. The Nourish and Restore guide offers practical recipes and flexible options for diverse lifestyles to reduce swelling, stabilize energy, minimize medication side effects, and accelerate visible results.
Strength & Mobility (Kinesthetic/Energy) includes prehabilitation and progressive video-guided exercises to maintain range of motion, build core strength (crucial for procedures like tummy tucks), improve circulation, prevent stiffness, and restore confidence and long-term vitality through breathwork and intentional movement.
Herbal & Natural Remedies gently support inflammation reduction (e.g., bromelain, arnica), tissue repair, detoxification, digestion, hormonal balance, and resilience with thoughtfully selected, evidence-aligned formulations that empower the body’s innate healing without overwhelm.
Guided Visualization (Visual/Optics), developed with a certified hypnotherapist, uses focused relaxation and targeted suggestions to manage anxiety and pain, foster self-confidence, positive self-image, self-love, emotional processing, and alignment between inner harmony and outer transformation for a calm, empowered surgical journey.
Ready to Explore the GX Collection™?
Contact Ethos Plastic Surgery to learn more. Healing begins with intention, and the right support makes all the difference.