The lymphatic system processes and clears proteins, bacteria, and other old or damaged cells from our bodies to help prevent, reduce, or eliminate inflammation, fluid build-up, and swelling caused by certain illnesses and treatments. Lymphatic massage, or manual lymph drainage, is a gentle massage technique used to trigger lymph vessel activity and proper lymph fluid flow for improved health and wellness.
This is especially beneficial post-plastic surgery procedures to support healing and essentially jumpstart the lymphatic system. Lymphatic massage is typically used to alleviate lymphedema, a condition characterized by fluid accumulation and swelling. This massage should be a part of all post-surgery recoveries. Lymphatic massage can be used alone to help reduce lines, wrinkles, and under-eye bags or aid in weight management. This treatment can also be performed after plastic surgery or other cosmetic treatments and weight loss programs to maximize results, some of which are listed below:.
Because this treatment restarts your lymphatic system, which is essential to healing and regenerating tissues, this massage has also shown to reduce scar formation. You will be given some time to rest after your massage. You can expect to feel better immediately, and you should feel a dramatic improvement in your overall well-being and plastic surgery recovery within the next few hours.
Contact KAO Aesthetics at to schedule a consultation and learn more about how lymphatic massage may be able to help you. These channels can take months to heal when left alone. Lymphatic drainage massages help repair these, allowing you to recover and feel better faster following surgery. KAO Aesthetics offers post-surgical lymphatic massage and carefully tailors treatment to meet the unique needs of our patients.
Kao may recommend treatment to start as soon as the third day after surgery, but this will depend on a variety of factors. We offer several after-care treatment programs, and lymphatic massage can be incorporated as needed, sometimes daily.
