Post-Operative Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

How Lymphatic Drainage Works

Manual Lymphatic drainage use gentle, rhythmic movements to stimulate the movement of lymph fluid through specific lymphatic vessels. Physiological effects.

The fluid movement encourages excess interstitual fluid to move into the lymphatic system which can reduce Oedema and helps clear inflammation, cellular debris, proteins, excess swelling, improved healing and supports oxygen delivery, nutrient transport and tissue repair.

It may help scar management by reducing Fibrosis, tissue adhesions and irregular healing patterns.

During your Post-op sessions

Your Therapist will monitor your

  • Pain levels- everyone will have a different pain threshold

  • Dizziness- you must tell me if your feeling nauseous or dizzy at any point

  • Fatigue- you will be extremely lathergic coming out of the operation, healing will take some time

  • Breathing comfort- your therapist will check your breathing capacity which indicates how you are feeling overtime

  • Anxiety- levels of anxiety may come and go with the process, naturally regarding your swelling concerns, body image, recovery frustrations

  • Positioning needs- We will work to accommidate, so that you can feel comfortable and reassured when you remove your compression garments

  • within the range of client tolerence- the pressure is at my foremost priority of what you can manage towards pain levels

  • Always supporting your emotional experience and concerns- I am here to listen and support through your journey and tranformation

Overveiw

Post-Operative Lymphatic Drainage is commonly used following cosmetic and reconstructive that involve tissue trauma, swelling, bruising, and fluid accumulation. Understanding each procedure helps your therapist provide safe, effective and appropriate treatment throughout the recovery process.

Procedures I intend to work with

  • Tummy Tuck (abdominoplasty)

  • Liposuction/ 360 LIPO

  • Brazilian Butt lift (BBL)

  • Arm Liposuction (Brachioplasty) with or without liposuction or Thigh lift

  • Breast Augmentation - Breast reduction/Breast enlargement/reconstruction/Breast lift

  • caesarean section

  • Hysterectomy and other abdominal or pelvic surgery

  • Mastectomy

  • Orthopaedic surgery- hip replacements, knee replacements

  • Revision Surgery

Benefits

MLD Post-surgery can help by:

  • Reducing Swelling

  • Minimalising bruising

  • Decreased scar tissue formation

  • Boosts the immune system response

  • Reduces pain and discomfort

  • Detoxification

  • Preventing Fibrosis

  • Promoting faster recovery

What should you expect?

Sessions last up to 60 minutes: This includes, garment removal, massage and red light therapy, comfort and care/advise, scar tape if needed, drainage assistance, garments back on and rebooking your frequent sessions

Please note* whatever your surgeon or co-ordinator has advised, please follow the steps taken and consider anything they tell you to do, or bring with you to the massage clinic for me to use.

How many sessions do I need to book?

This can depend on how early you are into your recovery, each person will need a bespoke plan on sessions, however as a general for best results, most people have 3 sessions per week initially with straight after their surgery for the 1st 2 weeks, adjusting on progress and gradually bringing it down to 2 per week and then 1 session per week until maintenance. This can vary with how you are responding and how we assess your healing and recovery.

Every client will get a telephone/video call consultation free to go through to ensure we take careful outcomes and results you are looking for.

Results may not meet everyone’s expectations, but your therapist will always support you and aim to give you the best possible benefits which will determine how your are restoring well. So will always assess at every session

-Mood, sensitivity, pain levels, mobility and emotional health are all taken into consideration and won;t be judged based on these feelings, we are here for you regardless of how you look or feel!

Packages

The most popular sessions you are booking for

  1. MLD 5-SESSION Package A course of 5 sessions £350

  2. MLD 10-SESSION Package A course of 10 sessions £700

    Individual sessions are priced at £80.00

    Once you have a good level of recovery and positively looking to maintain balance and process your results, we can move onto other MLD courses of treatment such as the Brazilian MLD method for a wellbeing Detoxification or the Abdominal massage with Reflexology if you choose to.

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