Why Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage is the best post-procedure therapy!
By Christina Zarate, HHP
Having practiced massage therapy and lymphatic drainage massage for more than 20 years. Lymphatic Drainage has come into being a popularly requested therapy for post-cosmetic procedures over the last 5+ years.
I have worked with many clients that have chosen liposuction, tummy tucks, implants, fat transplants, and various other surgeries Dr.‘s come up with to meet their patient requests for body sculpting or alterations.
Manual lymphatic drainage massage is a perfect therapy for post-procedure support. I have worked with clients 1 day after surgery and I have worked with clients 7-10 days after, and all time frames up to years later when people find me!
Lymphatic drainage massage aims to calm the nervous system, it traditionally (the Vodder method a unique method developed in France in the 1930s) is a very light touch, no heavier than a nickel, which is why it is perfect for a body that is very sensitive and traumatized after surgery.
Is Lymphatic Drainage Therapy painful? Short answer NO!
Clients tell me that there are videos online that show very painful procedures and that some of them have received alternate versions of post-procedure therapy at their recovery clinics, but the method that I perform is very traditional and the goal is to calm and help move stagnant lymph and support the body through a healing crisis. My goal is to help reduce the pain level and to gently support the body to naturally reduce inflammation and return freedom of movement. I help make space so healing can happen!
When should someone seek therapy post-procedure?
I believe that the body knows how to heal itself. I prefer to see clients right at the point when they start to “feel” better after surgery. That can be different for each person based on their own health and healing patterns and the procedure(s) that was performed.
Things to consider are:
- is there natural drainage happening or are drains in?
- are incisions closed?
My preference is to have the incision closed, so usually 7-10 days for most, but some surgeons request therapy sooner and I will accommodate those requests.
Is there excess swelling in the legs? Check with your doctor, first! Are you wearing prescribed compression garments? Are you resting?
If you are cleared by your doctor, come for massage therapy to reduce swelling in the lower extremities.
What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage?
Manual Lymphatic drainage is a whole-body therapy that differs from traditional Swedish therapy in that it is a lighter touch massage and the therapist will have abdominal area massage training. Again, this is where therapists that are trained in this modality will have more expertise working in the areas where most people have cosmetic procedures performed. This would include the face, neck, chest/breast, and abdominal areas.
Post-procedure (lipo, BBL, implant) healing through Lymphatic Drainage Massage.
The reason I was inspired to write this blog, I have had requests for ultrasound therapy and other electronic device treatment for post-therapy.
If that is all that you can find to get post-surgery treatment, I am sure that you will find practitioners that have bought equipment looking to help you.
If you can find a healer that is practicing manual lymphatic drainage, I highly recommend one visit to help calm your soul and support your healing after a life-transforming procedure!
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