I find it interesting about the massage and elevation. To this day, my foot looks pretty normal when I have it up. In the morning it looks great. If I just never, ever had to put it down! Gravity is just too challenging. Granted, the color is MUCH better than a year ago but it is still off routinely, just not as dramatic.
I am so happy to hear about the jacuzzi! I'd get in that sucker as often as possible and find a spot where your foot feels okay. I hope it is pleasant and not painful. See If your neighbor will let you play with the temp a little if needed. The study noted reduction of allodynia and hypersensitivity from the jet action of the water.
Let us know how that works.