POST SURGICAL
MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
MLD is a great, non-invasive, and relaxing therapy that can be performed after surgery. It is a gentle technique that does not disrupt the skin tissue around the surgical sites.
MLD can improve the healing environment of the tissue allowing for a faster recovery.
MLD helps to remove waste from the body by helping to move the lymph fluid to the proper drainage areas.
WHY MLD?
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To reduce swelling which will reduce the tension and pain
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Helps to remove waste materials from the surgical area
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Circulates white blood cells to improve the healing process
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Improves wellbeing and promotes relaxation
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Reduce pain
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What to Expect
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Each therapy varies depending on each individual.
Doctor’s Referral - Not required. Highly recommended, the more we know about your procedure we can provide a customized MLD therapy plan.
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Initial Assessment, a thorough health history will be taken, assessments of surgical sites, a review of how your lymphatic system works, and therapy plan. We recommend 3 -4 visits. 2 per week or 1 per week.
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Therapy sessions, 90-100 minutes are reserved to allow enough time to remove/put on garments, bathroom breaks, and/or incidental which may arise. Therapy may last 60-80 minutes. MLD protocols will be followed with each session. We highly recommend you wear your compression garment after each session and order a smaller one in advance because you will see results immediately.
Maintenance Phase, Make healthy choices, a healthy diet is important. Exercise once cleared from your surgeon along with proper skin care. One should continue bi-monthly or monthly MLD sessions for a year to prevent the possibility of fibrosis evolving or seroma.
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