Post Operative Care

Both pre-operative and post-operative lymphatic drainage massage play a vital role in your recovery and your final results after surgery.

Did you know that your results are estimated to be 40% the surgeon’s work and 60% how your body heals and how you care for it during recovery?

After surgery, your body naturally sends inflammation to the area where trauma has occurred. If your lymphatic system is already sluggish or holding stagnant fluid (which can happen when we aren’t maintaining it regularly), your body now has even more inflammation to manage. This can slow healing and increase swelling, discomfort, and complications.

This is why pre-operative care is so important. Ideally, preparing your lymphatic system anywhere from 9 months to 1 month before surgery can help your body clear existing inflammation and be in a better state to heal.

Post-operative lymphatic drainage supports:
Optimal healing
Minimising complications
Managing discomfort
Reducing swelling and bruising
Scar management
Emotional and psychological support during recovery 🤍

It’s important to know that lymphatic drainage techniques must be adapted for post-surgical bodies. Not all lymphatic massage is the same. Working with a therapist who is trained in manual lymphatic drainage and evidence-based post-operative techniques is essential for safe and effective care.