Category: Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Benefits of Getting Manual Lymphatic Drainage Before Surgery When planning a cosmetic surgery procedure, the fun part is thinking about the final results. It can be easy to forget, however, that even a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure is still surgical. And, as with any surgical procedure, allowing the body adequate time to heal is extremely important. Luckily, there are things you can do before your cosmetic procedure that will give your body a jump start on the healing process. Manual Lymphatic Drainage, or MLD for short, prepares your body for surgery by helping the body flush out toxins and boosting the immune system. This gentle form of body work keeps one of the body’s most critical systems—the lymphatic system—in full working order so that it is ready to help the…

Why You Need LDM Therapy After Cosmetic Procedures Waiting to see the results you have been hoping for after a cosmetic procedure can be pretty exciting. And it can be hard to be patient, especially if you have undergone a minimally invasive procedure such as Smart Lipo or Cool Sculpting. In fact, because so many of today’s cosmetic procedures are minimally invasive, it’s easy to forget that your body may need help healing and recovering. One of the best ways to promote healing and decrease recovery time after a cosmetic procedure such as liposuction is manual lymphatic drainage (MLD). MLD is a specialized form of massage therapy specifically designed to help the body heal after surgery. MLD is especially recommended for cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, Tummy Tuck, and breast…

Boost Your Immune System After Surgery The immune system is our body’s natural way of fighting off illness and healing after injury. Even when medically necessary, major surgery puts significant stress on the body. One unfortunate result of that stress is the suppression of the immune system. And this, in turn, can undermine the body’s ability to heal quickly after surgery. Moreover, a weakened immune system can leave you susceptible to infection, particularly at the site of your surgical wound but also in the sinuses, nose and mouth, skin, and urinary tract. You may also be less able to fight off illnesses such as a cold, the flu, or pneumonia. And illness and infection can seriously hinder post-operative healing. So before and after surgery, taking steps to strengthen the immune…