Laura’s Touch specialises in Post Op Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massages, body contouring and improving the results of procedures and treatment for post op complications such as fibrosis. Read more about post op fibrosis by clicking here.
Laura carrying out Manual Lymphatic Drainage on a post-op client with red light therapy
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Post Op Before and After Manual Lymphatic Drainage Treatment
What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage?
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a type of massage therapy that uses gentle, rhythmic strokes to stimulate the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is responsible for removing excess fluid and waste from the body. MLD helps to promote lymph flow and drainage, which can help reduce swelling and inflammation, improve circulation, and boost the immune system.
Benefits of MLD after cosmetic surgery
MLD can provide many benefits for individuals recovering from cosmetic surgery. Here are some of the key benefits:
Reduced swelling: One of the primary benefits of MLD is its ability to reduce swelling. Swelling is a common side effect of cosmetic surgery, and it can be uncomfortable and make it difficult to move around. MLD can help to reduce swelling by promoting lymph flow and drainage, allowing excess fluid to be removed from the body more quickly.
Improved circulation: MLD can also help to improve circulation, which can aid in healing and recovery. Improved circulation can help to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the affected area, which can help to promote healing.
Boosted immune system: MLD can also help to boost the immune system. The lymphatic system is an important part of the immune system, and MLD can help to promote lymph flow and drainage, which can help to remove toxins and waste from the body.
Relaxation: Finally, MLD can be a very relaxing experience. The gentle, rhythmic strokes can help to reduce stress and tension, promoting relaxation and overall wellbeing.
Post Op Manual Lymphatic Drainage
MLD is an essential part of recovery post-surgery as it facilitates moving lymph fluid by gently directing it back into the lymph vessels, reducing swelling, retention of fluids, and pain after the surgery. Improving circulation facilitating faster recovery.
Without having a manual lymphatic massage after liposuction or similar surgery, there is the potential risk of inflammation evolving into fibrosis a permanent hardening of the tissues or a Seroma (formation of pockets of blood)
Post Op Before and After Fibrosis Treatment
The benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage for other post surgical procedures I.e. Post Caesarean section (C-Section)
Post C-Section scar management
Before and After Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massages for the post caesarean section block booking client
Reduced Swelling: MLD helps to stimulate lymphatic circulation, aiding in the removal of excess fluid buildup (edema) around the incision site, reducing swelling and promoting faster healing.
Pain Relief: By reducing swelling and promoting circulation, MLD can alleviate discomfort and pain associated with the surgery.
Faster Healing: Improved lymphatic circulation supports the body’s natural healing process, potentially reducing recovery time after caesarean section surgery.
Scar Tissue Management: MLD may help in minimizing the formation of scar tissue and improving the appearance of the surgical scar.
Immune Support: By enhancing lymphatic circulation, MLD can boost the immune system, helping the body to better fight off infections and other complications post-surgery.
Overall, manual lymphatic drainage can be a valuable adjunct therapy in the postoperative care of caesarean section and most post surgical procedures patients, promoting faster recovery and better overall well-being.
An MLD massage is a two-step process:
- Clearing: This step releases lymphatic fluid in your tissues.
- Reabsorption: This step moves your lymphatic fluid to your lymph nodes.
Manual lymphatic drainage is a gentle and effective way to aid recovery after cosmetic surgery. It can help to reduce swelling, improve circulation, boost the immune system, and promote relaxation. If you are considering cosmetic surgery, consider incorporating MLD into your recovery process to help ensure a speedy and comfortable recovery.
In the first week post surgery, MLD sessions is recommended to be carried out 3 times a week. The second week, at least twice a week, reducing in frequency after that.
Benefits of block booking Post Op Manual Lymphatic Drainage packages with Laura’s Touch
Additional complementary treatments included where required to help enhance and improve the results of your surgery.
- Cold Laser therapy also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has shown to help reduce scar tissue, inflammation, adhesions and pain. It can also create more cell activity to increase the speed of recovery as it penetrates deeper levels. This treatment is included complimentary with all block booking packages. Find out more by clicking here
Before and after of cold laser therapy treatment to accelerate healing and appearance of a tummy tuck scar
- Radio Frequency (RF) Skin Tightening, and Ultrasonic Cavitation can be effective used together or as stand alone treatments. Ultrasonic Cavitation is intended to minimise the pockets and bulges of fat that can remain after liposuction so that your body will be smooth and sculpted. It can facilitate providing a more toned, contoured appearance with the help of this non-invasive, non-surgical fat removal process. Radio Frequency (RF) Combining cavitation with Radio frequency helps to tighten, tone and lift the skin. Radio Frequency gently heats and also aids in the breakdown of cellulite causing fat cells. The body then flushes out these cells via lymphatic drainage.Benefits include:
- Tighter, firmer skin
- Improved skin tone, colour and texture
- Improved lymphatic drainage, which leads to clearer skin
- Increased blood flow, which allows more oxygen and nutrients into the skin
- Improved metabolism in the skin
- A lifted appearance with improved contouring
If you would like to find out more about Non -Surgical body contouring, please click here or feel free to contact: laura@lqtouch.co.uk
At Laura’s Touch , you can undergo a course of ultrasonic cavitation and/or radio-frequency treatments alongside or after your Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) sessions. (Minimum of 3 wks post surgery, providing no complications)
Why not complement your MLD sessions with Pressotherapy Lymphatic Massages?
Benefits of Pressotherapy Pre & Post Liposuction Surgery
Reduce and ease inflammation, soften and reduce scar tissue. Promote regeneration and enhance extra-cellular fluid clearance to be naturally dispelled by the lymphatic system.
Manual Lymphatic or Pressotherapy Lymphatic massage is recommended and beneficial prior to surgery as it facilitates preparation of the body for the surgical procedure. The lymphatic systems lymph vessels are stimulated during the massage to eliminate unwanted waste substances such as bacteria, excess fluid, viruses and excess proteins from the body.
It is advisable to have a series of Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massages (performed by hand) immediately post surgery followed by Pressotherapy Lymphatic Massage approx 3 to 4wks after depending on the individual and healing process.
Client receiving Pressotherapy Lymphatic Massage via a compression suit
Find out more about Pressotherapy by clicking here
Laura’s Touch ‘Block booking massage package’ is ideal for these type/frequency of massages to enable clients to purchase their sessions in blocks of 6 or 10 with a free session or 2 free sessions thrown in. I.e. 7 sessions for the price of 6 or 12 sessions for the price of 10.
If you’re interested in booking a Manual Lymphatic Drainage session. Please feel free to contact Laura’s Touch with any questions you may have.
