Lymphatic drainage massage is a non-invasive therapeutic massage treatment that uses gentle movements to increase the removal of waste products and toxins from the body.
What is Lymphatic Drainage Massage?
Lymph (fluid found around the cells of the body) is the key to keeping your immune system working properly. Lymphatic drainage massage is a form of massage carried out by a specialist practitioner.
It uses very light pressure and long, gentle, rhythmic strokes to increase lymphatic flow, with the aim of getting rid of toxins in your body and its tissues. Improving the flow and drainage of lymph around the body can be beneficial for many reasons.
Lymphatic Massage for Post – Surgery
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage (MLD) is frequently recommended by plastic surgeons after:
- Liposuction
- Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast reduction.
This massage has been found to help prevent infection, speed up the healing process, reduce any swelling and scar tissue (fibrosis).
After Liposuction clients have found that the procedure creates pools of excess lymphatic fluids which causes swelling and sometimes discomfort for the client. Surgical equipment used under the skin to remove the fatty tissue can cause inflammation and trauma. These channels can collect fat that may harden. With the help of Lymphatic Drainage Massage (MLD) these lumps will reduce.
Treatment: Surgeons recommended between 6-10 sessions, this varies for each client. Everyone is treated to their own individual needs.
In my experience at least 6 – 10 sessions being minimum, with immediate results.
Please Note: Course of 6 and 10 sessions. (Booked/Paid in advance)
Lymphatic Drainage Massage (MLD) is only carried out with the surgeons permission.