Benefits of Lymphatic Therapy

after plastic surgery

In the weeks following surgery, your lymphatic vessels are damaged and still regenerating. Post-surgical lymphatic massage helps support your body’s natural healing process.

Gentle treatment of the affected area can help:

• Reduce swelling by moving excess fluid

• Reduce pain and discomfort

• Minimize bruising

• Accelerate your body’s recovery process

• Prevent scar tissue and fibrosis formation

• Purge the body of anesthesia and medications used in surgery

Using light pressure and specific strokes designed to effectively move the lymphatic fluid and stimulate the lymphatic system, you should feel and notice the benefits right away. I use the Vodder technique of manual lymphatic drainage and I can also add in the gentle and effective Lymphstar machine.

I offer lymphatic therapy to clients who have had most surgeries including:

Liposuction

Tummy tuck

Face lift

Breast augmentation/reduction/lift

Breast explant surgery

Mastectomy

Arm lift

Post surgical lymphatic massage typically begins 3 - 7 days after surgery and usually includes 4 to 12 sessions. Short sessions addressing general discomfort and swelling can be started in the first week as long as the surgery site itself is avoided. Post surgical lymphatic massage is most effective several times a week in the earlier stages of recovery. I will design a massage schedule to fit your personal situation.

I offer a compassionate, comfortable and clean studio space to help you to relax and heal. I am careful to position you in appropriate ways on the table, using bolsters and pillows, being mindful of incisions and surgical sites. The session is painless and I would venture to say enjoyable. Recover from surgery can be challenging, anxiety provoking and uncomfortable. I am here to help ease you through it and be a supportive part of your recovery.