MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE & PLASTIC SURGERY
Face and
eye lifts, breast augmentation, body sculpturing, neck, abdominal and thigh
liposuction are becoming more and more sought surgeries.
Swelling,
bruising and pain are very common signs after the operation. Sometimes the
healing period takes so long that the patients become home bound for weeks.
Manual
lymphatic Drainage (MLD) opens up the lymphatic channels and encourages the
fluid flow through its pathways; this aids elimination of excess fluid from the
swollen tissues hence relieving the pain and speeding up the healing.
MLD is very gentle and repetitive form of massage. Anybody who is in severe pain can enjoy the light touch of the technique. It gives the immediate result of pain relief and better mobility.
The Treatment
Each session lasts for 45 minutes. The treatment can start as soon as the stitches are removed. It is advisable to have an intensive course of 8-10 sessions. This means either every other day or everyday treatment. This will be discussed on your first visit according to the severance of the swelling and bruising.
The treatment includes the following:
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Lymphatic drainage |
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LLLT Light level Laser Therapy (see heading for Lymphoedema & MLD) |
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Ultra Sound |
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Deep tissue massage (wherever it's applicable) |
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Kinesiotaping
(see heading for Lymphoedema & MLD) |