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MLD and post surgery
Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a very gentle form of massage based on pumping, circular and spiral shaped movements, which enhance the flow of the lymph. Unlike some other type of massage, it utilises a very light pressure. It stimulates the system by clearing blockages thereby eliminating toxins and allowing a better transport of nutrients to the cells.
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Post surgery after care
Manual lymphatic drainage is often recommended by cosmetic surgeons to speed up the healing process. It reduces pain, swellings, bruising, oedemas and scarring, which usually occur after surgery or body sculpturing procedures. It also helps to prevent and revert fibrosis and seroma that can appear after surgery.
What are the benefits of MLD after cosmetic procedures?
· MLD can be used at a very early post-operative stage (usually after 2-3 days post surgery)
· Swellings, bruises and oedema are reduced quickly
· The healing process is accelerated (those who don't have MLD usually have a longer recovery time)
· Scarring and build-up of nodules are significantly reduced
· Tissue quality is improved and better visible results are achieved
· Fat residues (in case of liposuction) are quickly absorbed and processed by the lymphatic system
· Local inflammation is inhibited
· Pain is decreased
What type of surgery can benefit from MLD?
· Liposuction (all types; e.g. vaser-, tumescent-, water-jet-assisted etc)
· Facelifts and facial reconstructions
· Tummy-tuck
· Arm-reduction/lift
· Abdominoplasty (e.g. after gastric band operation and fast weighloss; pregnancy)
· Nose-reshaping (rhinoplasty)
· Brow-and eye lid surgery (blepharoplasty)
· Breast augmentation