Lymphatic Drainage is an essential treatment recommended by surgeon's after having surgery. Post surgery Lymphatic Drainage is a specially trained certification which differs from general Manual Lymphatic Drainage, tailored to deal with wounds and scarring.
With your surgeon's consent it is recommended to start receiving this treatment as soon as 3 days post surgery with an average of 10 sessions. It is suggested within the first 2 weeks of recovery to have approximately 3 sessions per week and then depending on each client's progress a further 2 sessions per week for another 2 weeks.
1 - Reduced swelling, bruising and Inflammation
This treatment helps move excess fluid and lymph from the tissues back into the lymphatic system which reduces swelling ( Edema ) and bruising.
2 - Accelerated Healing
This treatment can help speed up the healing process by stimulating the immune system and improving blood circulation. Transporting more white blood cells around the body to help with recovery.
It can also help the risk of infection by removing toxins and waste products from the tissues.
3 - Pain Relief
This treatment can help reduce pain and discomfort by stimulating the immune system and reducing inflammation.
It can also help to relax muscles and reduce tension.
4 - Reduce Stress
After going through surgery the body will naturally be under stress. This treatment can help to reduce stress and promote relaxation contributing to faster healing.
5 - Preventing Blood Clots
Encouraging movement and lymphatic drainage can help prevent blood clots, which can be a serious complication after surgery.
6 - Scar Management
This treatment helps enhance the appearance of scars by reducing visibility, contributing to more aesthetically pleasing surgical outcomes.
It may also help to diminish issues such as indentations, rippling, and hard lumps that can for as a result of surgery.
It Is recommended to have atleast 1 Pre Op Full Body Lymphatic Drainage session to help boost the system in preparation for surgery.
This package includes the Pre Op session and a further 10 sessions Post Op that are tailored to the effected areas.
The post op sessions are recommended as follows:
Week 1 - 3 sessions
Week 2- 3 sessions
Week 3 - 2 sessions
Week 4 - 2 Sessions
This is a guide and can be adjusted to suit each client's recovery.
Additional sessions can be purchased.
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