Honey Bee therapy specialises in Mobile Post Cosmetic Surgery Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage In Essex . Areas we cover include Ilford, Romford , Brentwood, Loughton , Harlow, Chelmsford, Colchester , Billericay , Basildon , Rayleigh , Thurrock and Southend On Sea.
Post Surgery Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a specialised form of massage that has powerful cleansing, relaxing, pain relieving & immunological effects . It is a gentle, flowing, rhythmic massage and can be applied to a wide range of physical conditions to great effect.
What is the Lymphatic System ?
The lymphatic system is part of our immune system which helps to cope with infection by detoxifying and cleansing the body’s tissues. Lymph vessels rely upon hundreds of tiny muscular units called lymphangions which contract throughout the lymph vessels to help the flow of lymph fluid which allows the transport of substances such as proteins, toxins, hormones, fatty acids and immune cells to the lymph nodes, which process them. There are 400-700 nodes in the human body with nearly half of them located in the abdomen.
There are also many nodes located in the neck. The main groups of nodes are found in the major articulation folds of the body such as armpits and groin. Lymph nodes have the following functions:
*removal of toxins and dead cells
*concentration of the lymph fluid
*filtration and purification of lymph fluid
*producion of lymphocytes (immune cells).
Once it has passed through these nodes, the lymph fluid will then drain into the venous system and will be removed from the body as urine via the kidneys. If there is damage anywhere along the lymph system because of surgery or trauma, the circulation can stagnate resulting in an accumulation of fluids, proteins, cells and toxins.
Why is MLD Important for post cosmetic surgery
After a plastic surgery precede, you many notice a hardness, water retention, swollen, hematoma or lumpiness to the areas treated. This is normal right after your surgery.
This post-surgical lymphedema is caused by inflammation and trauma from the cannula used to suck out the fat. The channels that are formed by the cannula become fill up with fluid and the tissue around become swollen.
Manual Lymph Massage helps to move the fluid by gently pumping it back into the lymph vessels, reducing the swelling, retention of fluids and pain after the surgery.
Without Lymph Massage (MLD) the inflammation can evolve into fibrosis (a permanent hardening of the tissue) or a seroma (pocket of serum). Many doctors prescribe Lymph Drainage Therapy after liposuction or other plastic surgery procedures to make sure their patients get the best possible results from their procedure.
How Many MLD Massages Should I Have ?
Your surgeon will normally recommend between 6 to 12 lymphatic drainage sessions depending on the area and procedure .
What Is MLD Massage Like ?
Manual lymphatic drainage involves very gentle pumping movements on the lymph nodes to remove the excess of fluid from the treated area. The MLD massage treatment should be gently and smooth but sometimes you could feel a bit of discomfort if the area is too sensitive after the surgery.
Before your MLD Massage treatment starts you need to complete your consultation form followed by the initial consultation where you therapist will assess the type of surgery and stage of the surgery, any open drainages, bruises, inflammation to determinate the best way to perform the drainage. Here are some more ways that Mobile MLD Massage can help with.
*Encouraged the regeneration of tissue
*Reduces the risk of infection
*Helps to shape the area
*Helps to get better results from your surgery
To find out my about Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage :
Email : Info@honeybeetherapy.co.uk
Whatsapp: 07939225872
