MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE FOR POST OPERATIVE CARE

Under going surgical liposuction, tummy tuck or lift surgery can be a physical and emotional journey. Your post op care plays an important role in your healing and recovery. Manual lymphatic drainage and Kinesiology Tape can speed up your recovery, brusing and reduce the risk of seroma and fibrosis. 

With specific and specialised MLD movements for post op a gentle and comfortable massage is used on the areas where surgey has taken place. I will be by your side giving you personalised advice during your post op journey. 

Benefits

• Reduces swelling
• Reduces risk of seroma and fibrosis 
• Reduce stress
• Speeds up healing and recovery from post op care

Who is suitable 

• Post Liposuction / Tummy Tuck / 360 Lipo, Arm lift, Leg Lift

Post Liposuction, Tummy Tuck, Leg or Arm Lift, Neck Liposuction

Recommended by surgeons for pre and post liposuction treatments. 

• Post surgical liposuction will help to enhance the final result, help the body heal, speed up the recovery process, loosen the tightness feeling following surgery, help the compromised lymphatic system to function and release fluid (via the lymphatic system). 
• Overall helping to reduce pain, tightness, bruising, swelling, eliminate the build up of toxins, and excess fluids that are experienced following surgery. 
• It is beneficial to start MLD for Post Op 24 hours after surgery. 
• Week One, Week Two and sometimes Week Three  - sessions vary, From every 48 to 72 hours
• Week Four onwards sessions depends on client recovery

Downtime 

No downtime

Kinesiology Tape "KT Tape" in Post Operative Care

Kinesio taping founded by Dr Kenzo Kase, has 30 years of application, usage and clinical research. Kinesio tape works to improve the lymphatic system, speedily reduce bruising, reduce swelling inbetween MLD treatments, and to help further reduce seroma and fibrosis. The tape allows free movement and K-Tape is cotton and free of latex. A patch test is required before application. K Tape cannot be used if allergic to plasters. 

After the treatment

Personalised aftercare is given to each individual 

Drink plently of alkaline water, continue to wear your garment

Number of treatments

For post-liposuction sessions typically vary from 5 - 15 sessions, dependant of various healing factors of the surgery. Average number is usually around 5 - 10 sessions. 

All prices for Post-Operative Care include Massage, K-Taping, treating fibrosis and seroma if required and personalised advice during  your post-op journey.

1 hour  - £65

1 hour 30 mins  - £75

Packages available 

5 x 1 hour packages - £300 

5 x 1 hour 30 min package - £350

Working at skin level, manual lymphatic drainage is a specialised gentle massage using accurate hand movements and extremely light pressure to encourage natural flow of the lymph. 

About MLD

Supports flushing of toxins from the body, boosting the immune system, detoxification, MLD promotes healthy lymphatic system with many benefits: 

Benefits

• Reduce Water Retention
• Boost weight loss 
• Reduce stress and fatigue
• Improve circulation
• Reduces swelling 

Who is suitable 

• Clients wanting full body lymphatic drainage

Well-being Lymphatic Drainage

Lymphatic drainage of the whole body

Lighten Legs

Heavy, painful legs or swollen feet are the result of poor blood and lymphatic circulation. MLD helps to activate the body's elimination functions and stimulates lymphatic circulation. 

Downtime 

No downtime

After the treatment

General Well-being - Drink plently of water Aim to do some light to moderate exercise following your treatment

Number of treatments 

For general well-being a one off treatment and thereafter weekly or monthly depending on client need

1 hour      £55