What do you need to Plan for with MLD-Post Op Care?
Pre Operative Recommendations
Plan to have two or three pre-operative sessions with your MLD therapist prior to your surgery, This will help your body and lymphatic system to be prepared for the post surgical recovery MLD sessions plus this will help you to more relaxed.
Post Operative Recommendations
Plan and book your lymphatic treatments as soon as possible after your surgery to reap the benefits. It is recommended to wait for 48 hours post BBL, Liposuction, etc. For Tummy Tucks, it is recommended to wait up to 72 hours before our MLD Treatments.
Budget for one or two x 60 minute treatments a week for around four to six weeks as a general guideline. Treatments begin at $85 per session. Package Deals are available.
Follow al of your surgeon’s post surgical care instructions
Plan for your support and recovery process.
Make sure that your therapist is Certified in Manual Lymphatic Drainage and specializes in post operative care. Ask to see their certification.
What is a Post Surgical Lymphatic Treatment?
A Lymphatic massage or Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a very gentle and rhymical sequence. There is no “Squeezing” out of the lymph fluid. It is a hands on treatment where you will be placed in a supported position on the massage table so you can relax and enjoy the treatment.
Your treatment starts by boosting a full body lymphatic flow. Gentle massage strokes are used in the swollen areas to encourage lymphatic flow and reduce swelling . Strokes re-route lymphatic flow away from congested areas and vessels affected by the surgery.
For BBL Clients and those with fat transfers, out tables will be bolstered in a way that will not allow for pressure on the area that received the fat transfer.
