Prior to surgery, MLD is a highly recommended technique to be apply because MLD may decrease complications and expedite the healing process.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a powerful technique that involves applying gentle pressure and sweeping motions, which stimulates and encourages the natural movement of Lymph Fluid across the body. The Lymphatic System is part of the immune system and it’s responsible for removing excess fluid from the body, absorbing fats, and protecting the body against disease.
We recommend the following number of sessions:
- Upper/Lower body procedures: 1 to 2 sessions of 75 minutes (to cover whole body)
- Facial procedures: 1 session of 45 minutes (to cover face and neck)
Although MLD might seem like a simple massage technique, it can lead to serious side effects for individual with certain medical conditions if performed improperly.
Please read the contraindications to see if MLD is right for you. Please contact your primary physician if you have any of the following conditions/contraindications:
- Congestive heart failure
- Acute cellulitis
- DVT
- Kidney disorders
- Acute inflammation or infection/malignancies
- Arteriosclerosis
- Acute cold/flu
- Fever
- Some medications
