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Why should you invest in lymphatic massage pre and post surgery?

Lymphatic massage which is also known as manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) can relieve the tight, heavy feeling of swelling after a surgery.

The short message is; with lymphatic massage / MLD as part of your tool kit, this will help reduce your swelling and shorten your post surgical recovery time and get you back to normal, faster!

So what IS a post surgical Lymphatic Massage?

A Lymphatic Massage / Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is very gentle and rhythmical sequence. There is no “squeezing” out of the lymph and it is very gentle!

It is a hands-on treatment and you will be placed in a supported position on the massage couch so you can relax and enjoy the treatment.

Your treatment starts with boosting full body lymphatic flow through an abdominal and neck massage

Gentle massage strokes are used in the swollen area to encourage lymphatic flow and reduce swelling

Strokes re-route lymphatic flow away from lymph nodes and vessels affected by the surgery

Often the stomach is treated as this will help clear out that post surgical constipation

If you can’t lie on your back you may be put in a supported side-lying position, leaning over the massage couch (particularly for BBL’s) or popped on to a chair for some of your treatment

Note: No oil or lotion is used and hands are with a light pressure in the direction of the lymphatic flow

To read a very good book on Plastic Surgery Recovery, I recommend this book by Kathleen Lisson RMT CLT order via this link or listen to this podcast for tips and tricks for recovery.

What Surgical Treatments can benefit from Lymphatic Massage

Arm tightening (Brachioplasty)

Brazilian Butt Lift(BBL)

Breast Augmentation

Breast Reduction

Brow Lift

Breast Lift

Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)

Eyelid reduction (Blepharoplasty)

Facial Lift

Liposuction & Liposculpting / Lipoedema Liposuction

Knee Reconstruction Surgery

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Nose Reshaping

Dental work

Most injuries or trauma

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Benefits of Post Operative Lymphatic Massage

Many clients feel less tight and heavy with the swelling reduction due to the lymphatic stimulation

Clients also feel less stressed and more relaxed after their treatment due to the relaxation response of the lymphatic sequences. One client recently said “I didn’t expect it to be so relaxing!”

With the lymphatic treatments, we are reducing the risk of fibrosis (thickening) around the scar and affected surgery area

You will have a smooth and even result

Anaesthetics are evacuated from the system more quickly

The inflammatory phase of recovery is sped up

Wound healing is accelerated

Scar tissue is laid down evenly

Patients often have increased mobility sooner

Plan for your support and recovery process

See Kathleen Lisson CLT guidelines onPlastic Surgery Recovery Shopping List

Refer this pre-surgery preparatory exercise programme courtesy of Kathleen Lisson, CLT

You may want to look at post-surgical recovery exercises, once approval given by your Surgeon / Specialist. Kathleen Lisson CLT has put together some a 6 Minute Post Surgical Work Out