Pre/Post Surgery Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Pre and post surgery manual lymphatic drainage massage is a highly specialised massage designed to accelerate healing, by reducing swelling, decreasing bruising, and preventing the risk of fibrosis and seroma formation.
Why is post-surgery MLD essential?
Post surgery, your lymphatic system is under attack from a multitude of areas. The strain put on this system leads to an excess of trapped fluid. Undergoing regular sessions of MLD helps the body heal in a number of ways:-
1) QUICKENS THE HEALING PROCESS – MLD promotes the movement of fluid by assisting the body to clear away post surgery swelling and bruising, allowing your mobility to improve.
2) PREVENTS FIBROSIS – techniques used in MLD decongest the lymphatic system, preventing the formation of excess scar tissue and hard lumps (fibrosis), beneath the skin.
3) PREVENTS SEROMAS – these pockets of serrous fluid which are painful, are less likely to form when lymphatic drainage is performed regularly to clear the affected zones.
4) IMPROVES OUTCOME – liposuction can create an uneven appearance on the skin. Various techniques used in MLD help to break down these areas, leading to a more even, smoother finish.
RECOMMENDED MASSAGE SCHEDULE
Recovery from surgery varies from person to person. You may need more sessions at more regular intervals if you have had surgery for conditions like lymphedema.
Typically, surgeons like to see their patients begin treatments within the first few days to one week post surgery. Your surgeon may want you to wait a little longer but once the green light is given you can begin your aftercare.
A standard aftercare plan:
Week one: two to three sessions per week
Week two: two sessions per week
Week three to four: one to two sessions per week
Week five to eight: one session per week or as needed until recovery is complete.
POST-SURGERY MLD PRICES:-
Most people opt to book sessions in blocks of five or ten in order to benefit from a discount.
1 × post surgery MLD = £85
5 x post surgery MLD = £399
10 x post surgery MLD = £770
Why choose pre-surgery MLD?
This is a crucial but often overlooked phase of the overall healing process but the benefits are huge:
*LOWERS RISK OF COMPLICATIONS: pre-surgery MLD boosts your immune functions and reduces inflammation of tissues, therefore reducing the risks and complications associated with surgery.
*REDUCED TISSUE CONGESTION: by removing toxins and fluid that have stagnated prior to your procedure, it ensures tissue is healthy, supple, and better equipped to heal.
*ENHANCED SYSTEM CAPACITY: the stimulation of lymph nodes pre surgery increases your body’s capacity to process fluid. This allows the lymph nodes to withstand the trauma and fluid build-up.
PRE-SURGERY MLD PRICES:-
1 x pre-surgery MLD = £60
5 x pre-surgery MLD = £275
RAW Therapies in collaboration with Nord Esthetics https://www.nordesthetics.com/