Enhance Your Recovery and Optimize Results
At Uma Clinic, we specialize in post-op lymphatic drainage massage for plastic surgery, helping you recover faster and achieve the best possible results. Whether you’ve undergone liposuction, BBL, tummy tuck, breast augmentation or reduction, or a facelift, our tailored treatments are designed to reduce swelling, minimize fibrosis, and improve healing.
If you just had surgery, or are planning your surgery, our Certified Lymphatic Therapists at Uma Clinic will help you navigate any questions regarding your post-op lymphatic drainage massage for plastic surgery in Seattle.
Post-Op Lymphatic Drainage Massage for Plastic Surgery Seattle at Uma Clinic. Liposuction, BBL, Tummy Tuck, Breast Augmentation/Reduction, Facelift.
Why is Lymphatic Massage after Plastic Surgery Important?
Side Effects of Plastic Surgery:
Post-surgical swelling, bruising, and scarring are common side effects of plastic surgery. Lymphatic drainage massage is frequently recommended by surgeons to alleviate these symptoms, promoting faster recovery and better outcomes. Here’s how it helps:
1. Reducing Swelling (Edema):
Surgery causes inflammation, leading to fluid buildup and prolonged recovery. Lymphatic massage for plastic surgery stimulates lymphatic flow, rerouting stagnant fluids and preventing complications like seromas (small pockets of trapped fluid) or infections. Post-Op Lymphatic Drainage Massage stimulates lymph movement so that stagnant lymphatic fluid can be rerouted.
2. Minimizing Bruising:
Bruises occur when blood leaks from capillaries after surgery. Bruises are broken down cellular tissue and old red blood cells stuck in the tissues. Lymphatic drainage massage for plastic surgery moves these waste products out of the tissues, accelerating healing and restoring function.
3. Preventing Fibrosis:
Fibrosis—lumps or tightness caused by protein accumulation—can develop after surgery. Excessive fibrosis may be noticed to the touch or be visible. It may restrict motion and produce an overall sense of tightness. Lymphatic drainage therapy reduces fluid buildup, breaks down fibrotic tissue, and enhances proper lymph flow for a smoother recovery.
If you have developed chronic fibrosis post-surgery it is suggested you receive a combination of Lymphatic Drainage, Scar Release, Ultrasound, Myofascial Release, Cupping Therapy, and fascia stretches.
4. Healing Scars:
When a surgery is performed lymphatic vessels are cut. Surgical scars can inhibit lymphatic function, prolonging swelling and pain. Post-op lymphatic drainage massage in Seattle supports scar healing by reconnecting damaged lymph vessels and improving circulation in the affected area.
- 3-8 weeks after surgery, depending on scar maturation it may be indicated to do very gentle scar mobilization. Along with continued Lymphatic Drainage.
- With mature scars (they are no longer red), usually ones of over 3-9 months one may receive more specific scar mobilization . This along with Cupping Therapy or Myofascial Release techniques to break up fibrotic tissue and making scars softer and less visible.
Additional Benefits of Post-Op Lymphatic Drainage Massage
- Decreases pain and discomfort.
- Improves range of motion.
- Reduces visible scars with complementary therapies like scar mobilization and cupping.
- Enhances overall recovery time for procedures like liposuction, facelifts, and breast surgeries.
Who Can Benefit from Post-Op Lymphatic Drainage in Seattle?
At Uma Clinic, we provide expert care for patients recovering from:
- Liposuction (including Lipo 360)
- Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)
- Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
- Breast augmentation, reduction, or reconstruction
- Facelift or other cosmetic surgeries
Our clinic is a trusted provider of lymphatic drainage massage for plastic surgery in Seattle, helping you feel better and recover faster.
FAQ about Lymphatic Drainage for Surgery:
1. Is Lymphatic Massage Painful?
No! It is NOT painful. If you have gotten a painful Lymphatic Drainage session, that was Not true lymphatic drainage. It was performed by someone who is not properly trained in Lymphatic Drainage. Lymphatic Massage is gentle and soothing – even right after surgery.
2. How Soon Should I Start Post-Op Lymphatic Massage?
Surgeons typically recommend starting as early as a few days post-surgery to prevent fluid buildup and scar tissue formation.
3. How Many Lymphatic Sessions Will I Need?
The answer to that depends on the type of plastic surgery you got and how extensive it was. Most physicians will recommend a series of 2-3 sessions per week for the first 1-4 weeks. For liposuction surgeries, where the damage to the lymphatic system is more comprehensive, it may be necessary to follow a regimen for several weeks to a few months post-surgery to fully re-establish healthy lymphatic flow.
4. What Other Therapies Complement Lymphatic Drainage after Surgery?
- Consider Esthetic Kinesio Taping to enhance lymphatic flow and reduce swelling. Kinesio Tape also helps to increase muscle tone when needed or to relax tissues when that is appropriate.
- Abdominal massage is also beneficial for tummy tucks and C-sections,
- Scar mobilization techniques can help minimize fibrotic tissue. Cupping Massage or Myofascial Release techniques to break up fibrotic tissue and making scars softer and less visible.
Why Choose Uma Clinic for Lymphatic Drainage for Plastic Surgery in Seattle?
At Uma Clinic, we are dedicated to helping you recover from your cosmetic procedures with care and precision. Whether you’re recovering from a tummy tuck, liposuction, breast enhancements, facelifts, reconstructive surgeries, or a mommy makeover, our team of experts offers personalized lymphatic massage for plastic surgery in Seattle to ensure your optimal recovery.
Post-Op Lymphatic Drainage Massage for Plastic Surgery in Seattle at Uma Clinic. Liposuction, BBL, Tummy Tuck, Breast Augmentation/Reduction, Facelift.
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Take the next step in your recovery journey. Post-op lymphatic drainage massage helps you heal faster, feel better, and achieve the results you deserve.