Lymphatic Drainage after surgery helps the body heal faster, more effectively and enhances your results. Since lymphatic vessels have been damaged during the surgical procedure, lymphatic pathways need assistance in reconstructing themselves so that fluid can be moved away from surgical sites.

This special massage redirects the lymph fluid to specific regions of your body rich in healthy lymph nodes so that toxins and cellular waste can be filtered and removed from the body. The practitioner has advanced training and certification in Post-Surgery Lymphatic Drainage and is knowledgeable of where NOT to direct fluid after surgery since normal lymph pathways have been damaged.

A Medicupping™ machine is integrated into these sessions during certain stages of healing, which helps reduce fibrosis (hard lumps), directs the flow of lymph more efficiently, and stimulates the lymph nodes to release old fluid. This feels like a soft vacuum that lifts and creates space under the tissue layers; it’s gentle vibration also has a sedative effect on the nervous system.

• Speeds up recovery and supports more efficient healing so you’ll have better results

• Heals damaged lymphatic vessels and reconnects and creates new lymphatic pathways

• Reduces pain, swelling, numbness, bruising and discomfort

• Reduces scar formation and minimizes fibrosis

• Removes excess fluid, inflammation, and metabolic waste

• Helps the body flush out medications used during surgery (which relieves the liver)

• Reduces infection

• Improves circulation and helps the body return to homeostasis

You will need to schedule several lymphatic drainage massages following surgery. This is because the body has its own healing timeline and will need anywhere from 2-4 months to heal properly. The type of surgery you receive will determine the frequency of sessions.

We advise scheduling your first MLD appointment within the first week after your surgery.

For BBLs:

• schedule your 1st appointment within 2 days after your surgery

• schedule 3-4 appointments within the first two-weeks post-surgery

• your practitioner can guide you on how many sessions and what frequency you may need following

For Liposuction:

• schedule your 1st appointment within 2 days after your surgery

• schedule 3-4 appointments within the first two-weeks post-surgery

• your practitioner can guide you on how many sessions and what frequency you may need following

For Blepharoplasty:

• schedule your 1st appointment within 2 days after your surgery

• schedule 3-4 appointments within the first two-weeks post-surgery

• your practitioner can guide you on how many sessions and what frequency you may need following

For Tummy Tucks:

• schedule your 1st appointment within 4 days after your surgery

• schedule 3-4 appointments within the first two-weeks post-surgery

• your practitioner can guide you on how many sessions and what frequency you may need following

For Breast Augmentation:

• schedule your 1st appointment within 4 days after your surgery

• schedule 3-4 appointments within the first two-weeks post-surgery

• your practitioner can guide you on how many sessions and what frequency you may need following

For Face Lifts:

• schedule your 1st appointment within 4 days after your surgery

• schedule 3-4 appointments within the first two-weeks post-surgery

Recent face injections, botox, or filler:

• wait 3 weeks to schedule any facial lymphatic drainage

Recent chemical peel, microdermabrasion, or threading:

• wait 1 week to schedule any facial lymphatic drainage

If you have had a combination of surgeries:
(for example: a Breast Augmentation and Lipo and/or a BBL) you can schedule the soonest recommended appointment and your practitioner will know what can and cannot be worked during that first visit and will integrate the necessary work in other areas on your next visit.

How long should each follow-up appointment be?
To allow for enough time during each appointment, please use these guidelines for scheduling after your First Appointment:

• 60 minute follow-ups: If you have had surgery on 1-3 areas of the body and NOT the face.

• 75 minute follow-ups: If you have had surgery on 3-4 areas of the body OR 1 area and the face.

• 90 minute follow-ups: If you have had surgery on more than 4 areas of the body and/or or the face.

We also request you obtain clearance from your doctor.

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