Lymphatic Drainage Massage post-op lymphatic drainage, Menifee

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 The lymph system is the body’s natural cleansing mechanism, ridding our cells of toxic fluids. Without a functional lymphatic system, the body swells and aches, and we feel sluggish and even sick. Lymphatic drainage massage can help the lymphatic system flush these fluids, and jump start the cleansing process when the body has built up too much swelling. 

Cosmetic surgeries all produce swelling to some extent because it is part of the body’s normal healing process. Some cosmetic surgeries, such as liposuction procedures and tummy tucks or even mommy makeovers, disrupt the natural pathways taken by the lymphatic system because of the location of the surgery. Other regions of the body, such as the nose after rhinoplasty, produce swelling that can last for a long time—even up to one year. Other cosmetic procedures that impact the face can also produce months of swelling. However, because of the extensive areas of disruption, tummy tucks, liposuction and Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBL) procedures are usually the cosmetic surgeries with the greatest amount of lymphatic swelling.

When the lymph fluid drifts out into surrounding tissue after a surgical procedure disrupts the normal lymphatic pathways, swelling is the result, but there are ways to combat this problem with post-op lymphatic drainage.

Lymphatic massage helps to move the fluid that’s built up and allows it to move back into the lymphatic passages where excess waste and fluid can be flushed from the body. This prevents fibrosis, which is the development of thick, fibrous scar tissue under the skin as well as reduces swelling and bruising. Many doctors highly recommend lymphatic drainage after surgery for both their patients’ comfort as well as to help them get the best possible results after their procedure.

• Helps fluid drain from cells  
• Improves the production and distribution of antibodies & lymphocytes thereby boosting the immune system 
• Stimulates the system’s filtering process which helps remove toxins & bacteria from the body     
• Results in relaxation & stress reduction
• More efficient healing from illness, injury, or surgery 
• Supports relaxation and relieves stress 
• Reduces scar formation by boosting healing responses
• Removes excess water and metabolic waste from the tissues in the body 
• Reduces swelling and fluid retention 
• Improves skin quality and provides a more vibrant appearance