The plastic surgery practice guide to ordering custom ice packs
Everything you need to know before you buy: which size works for rhinoplasty, facelift, and post-procedure recovery, how custom logo printing works, what it costs, and how to get a $1 sample on your desk this week. Written for practice owners and surgery coordinators, not marketing teams.
In this guide
Why plastic surgery practices use custom branded ice packs
After rhinoplasty, a facelift, blepharoplasty, or breast augmentation, swelling management is one of the most important parts of the recovery protocol — and one of the first things patients ask about. A reusable gel pack handed to them at discharge with your practice name on it turns routine aftercare into a premium patient experience that reinforces the quality of your care every time they reach for it.
Surgical practices that include branded recovery kits see better compliance with cold therapy protocols (patients are more likely to use something handed to them by their surgeon), fewer anxious follow-up calls, and a brand touchpoint that sits in the patient's freezer for months. When their friend asks who did their rhinoplasty, they'll pull out the pack with your name on it. Order a $1 sample pack to feel the quality and size before you commit, or ask for a free virtual proof with your logo.
Choosing the right size for recovery
Plastic surgery recovery spans a wide range of treatment areas — from the nose and eyes to the jaw, chest, and abdomen. Most practices keep two sizes: a compact one for targeted facial zones and a larger format for broader post-surgical coverage.
4" Round
4-Inch Round Custom Facial Ice Packs
Perfect for medspas, dentists, and plastic surgeons. Our most popular size for facial treatments and post-procedure care.
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5" x 5"
5x5" Custom Ice Packs for Burn & Skin Discoloration Treatment – Bulk for Medspas, Tattoo & Laser Clinics
Deliver targeted relief and enhance your brand with our 5x5" Custom Ice Packs, designed for post-procedure care in medspas, tattoo studios, and laser clinics. These packs are ideal for soothing treated skin after laser hair removal, tattoo removal, burns, bruises, and other recovery-focused applications while supporting clinic branding with a large imprint area.
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5" x 7"
5x7" Custom Hot & Cold Therapy Gel Packs – Bulk for Laser Clinics, Medspas & Medical Practices
Enhance patient recovery and promote your brand with our 5x7" Custom Hot & Cold Therapy Gel Packs, designed for professional use in laser clinics, medspas, and medical practices. These packs provide versatile post-treatment relief for laser hair removal, tattoo removal, burns, irritation, and general therapy use for elbows, knees, hands, and feet.
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3" x 5"
3x5" Custom Promotional Hot & Cold Gel Ice Packs – Bulk for Dental, Medical & Aesthetic Practices
Enhance patient care and promote your brand with our 3x5" Custom Promotional Hot & Cold Gel Ice Packs, ideal for dental, oral surgery, dermatology, and aesthetic clinics. These packs deliver targeted post-procedure hot or cold therapy, support patient recovery, and feature a full-color imprint area for your clinic logo or promotional message.
See pricingFor rhinoplasty and eye procedures: the 4" round is the most precise fit — it contours naturally around the nose and eye area without covering the entire face.
For facelifts, jaw contouring, and broader recovery: the 5x5 or 5x7 gives more coverage. For breast augmentation or body work, the 3x5 is a practical patient take-home size.
How custom logo printing works
You send us your logo file (vector preferred, high-res PNG is fine). We send back a free virtual proof showing your logo on the exact pack you're ordering, with the pack color you chose. Once you approve, we go into production. From proof approval to shipping is 10 business days.
Full-color printing is standard — no upcharge for multi-color logos. Most surgical practices choose a pack color that matches their clinic's aesthetic — clean white, soft blue, or a custom color that aligns with their brand identity. We stock blue, pink, green, purple, and clear, with custom colors available on larger runs.
- Free virtual proof before production
- Full-color logo printing included
- Multiple pack colors available
- Made in the USA since 2004
What custom ice packs cost
Per-pack pricing depends on size, quantity, and print colors. Each product page shows live tiered pricing and the minimum order for that size. For surgical practices, the per-unit cost is typically a fraction of what you'd spend on a branded recovery kit box — and the pack is the part patients actually use and keep.
If you want a quote with shipping included for your volume, order the $1 sample pack or call our team directly and we'll turn it around fast.
The fastest way to decide
Try a $1 sample pack first
Sample pack is free — you just pay $1 shipping. It comes with a generic Gelpax logo so you can hold it, feel the gel weight, and test how it sits on a recovery area before committing to a full run. Want to see your own logo on it first? Ask for a free virtual proof.
What surgical practices say
Real feedback from plastic surgery and aesthetic surgery practices ordering custom ice packs from Gelpax.
"We include one in every rhinoplasty recovery kit. Patients love having something with our name on it — it's a small detail that signals we thought about their recovery."
— Plastic Surgeon, New York
"The 4" round is perfect for post-op facial swelling. It sits exactly where patients need it without being awkward to hold. Print quality is excellent."
— Surgical Practice Manager, California
"We ordered the $1 sample, tested it with our post-op coordinator, and had a bulk order in within the week. The process was seamless."
— Aesthetic Surgery Clinic Director, Texas
Quick FAQ
For the full FAQ, see our plastic surgery collection page.
What size ice pack works best for rhinoplasty and facelift recovery?+
For rhinoplasty and eye procedures, the 4" round is the most precise fit — it contours naturally around the nose and orbital area. For facelifts and jaw contouring, the 5x5 or 5x7 gives broader coverage. For body procedures like breast augmentation, the 3x5 is a practical patient take-home size.
Can I print my practice's logo on the ice packs?+
Yes. We print your full-color logo directly onto the pack and offer multiple pack colors to match your practice's aesthetic. We'll send a free virtual proof before production so you can approve the look first.
How long does it take to produce custom branded ice packs?+
Production lead time is 10 business days from the point your virtual proof is approved.
Are these appropriate for post-surgical patient use?+
Yes. Gelpax gel packs are FDA-registered and designed for repeated therapeutic use. They freeze solid, stay flexible when cold, and are appropriate for use as directed as part of a post-procedure cold therapy protocol.
Can I get a sample before placing a bulk order?+
Yes. The sample pack is free — you just pay $1 for shipping. It comes with a generic Gelpax logo so you can feel the print quality, gel weight, and test the size against actual recovery areas before committing.
Are Gelpax products FDA-registered?+
Yes, our gel pack products are FDA-registered. We've been manufacturing in the USA since 2004, working with thousands of medical and surgical practices across the country.
Ready to put your logo on a surgical recovery essential?
Start with a $1 sample, or call our team and we'll walk you through sizes, pricing, and proofs in under 10 minutes.