All About Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage and All Information
One of the most important steps in the recovery period after aesthetic and plastic surgery is manual lymphatic drainage massage. Clinic Health Beauty has prepared this detailed article for you, both for its own patients and for patients who will go to other clinics and surgeons.
“It should not be forgotten that each doctor may have different postoperative procedures. Do not forget to consult your doctor about this.”
How often should After Lipo Lymphatic Drainage Massage be performed?
After lipo lymphatic drainage massage is a special massage technique that helps to remove toxins, excess fluids and waste materials accumulated in the body through the lymphatic system. This massage accelerates the body’s natural healing process by stimulating the flow of lymph fluid. However, various factors can influence how often lymphatic drainage massage should be performed. In this article, we will examine how often lymphatic drainage massage should be performed, in which cases it is beneficial and its potential risks.
Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Lymphatic drainage massage provides the following benefits by acting directly on the body’s lymphatic system:
Excretion of toxins Toxins in the body are eliminated through the lymph system. This massage accelerates the flow of lymph and helps to remove toxins faster.
Elimination of swelling: Lymphatic drainage massage provides relief by reducing edema (swelling).
Strengthening the immune system: The lymphatic system is an important part of the immune system. This massage can improve immune functions.
Improving skin appearance: By increasing circulation in the skin, it can reduce the appearance of cellulite and help the skin look healthier.
How often should lymphatic drainage massage be performed?
How many days should we do lymphatic drainage massage? How often should liposuction drainage massage be performed is among the questions that are among the questions that are wondered.
Manual drainage massages that accelerate the healing process of surgeries such as liposuction, bbl (brazilian butt lift surgery), tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) are recommended to be started after discharge from the hospital. The situation to be considered here is the condition of the drains in the patient’s body. If the drains have been removed in the hospital and the patient has been discharged, lymphatic massages should be started that day. If the drains have not been removed and the patient has been discharged, it can be expected that the drains will be removed. However, in some cases, even if there are drains, there may be excessive fluid accumulation especially in the back area. In this case, short-term drainage massage can be performed. We will explain this in more detail.
“Patients coming from abroad stay in Istanbul, Turkey for 6-8 nights on average. After the postoperative drains are removed, it is recommended that they have lymphatic drainage massages every day during their stay in Istanbul.”
It is a great comfort for patients to remove the fluids accumulated in the body and produced by the body’s self-protection instinct**.**
“One of the most important points is that professional masseurs who perform after lipo drainage massages (lymphatic drainage massages) also check your body every day. They may ask you to inform your doctor about anything that goes wrong with the operation. They can understand many problems such as a wound opened on your body, a bleeding, an infection and can warn you early. The professional after lipo masseur both performs your lymphatic drainage massage and follows your healing process day by day.”
Tips for Effective Massage
Use light pressure: It is important not to apply too much pressure during lymphatic drainage massage. Since the aim of this massage is to direct the lymph fluid, it should be massaged with gentle and light movements.
Good hydration: Drinking plenty of water after a massage helps to detoxify the body. Water contributes to the proper circulation of lymph fluid throughout the body.
Regular practice: For lymphatic drainage massage to be effective, it is important to perform it regularly.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage After Liposuction: How Often Should It Be Done?
Liposuction is the surgical removal of excess fat accumulated in the body. After this procedure, some physical and internal changes occur in the body. In particular, edema (swelling) and bruising are common after liposuction. Lymphatic drainage massage is a very effective method to reduce such side effects and accelerate the healing process. However, there are some factors to be considered regarding the frequency of lymphatic drainage massage after liposuction.
Clinic Health Beauty regularly performs lymphatic drainage massages every day after liposuction. This is complementary to the surgery. Lymphatic drainage accelerates the recovery period and the patient is regularly checked.
Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage Massage after Liposuction
Lymphatic drainage massage after liposuction offers several important benefits:
Reduction of edema (swelling): After liposuction, fluid accumulation may occur in the areas of the body where fat tissue is removed. Lymphatic drainage massage helps to remove these fluids from the body and reduces swelling.
Improving blood circulation: Massage promotes the healing process by increasing blood circulation. This helps bruises to fade faster and tissue repair to be more effective.
More efficient flow of lymph fluid: Lymphatic drainage massage ensures that lymph fluid is properly removed from the body and accelerates the body’s natural detox process.
Relieving pain and tension: Pain and tension after liposuction can be alleviated with massage. This makes the patient’s recovery process more comfortable.
Is Lymphatic Massage Performed for a Patient with Drain?
Yes; lymphatic massage can be performed in a patient with a drain. Your doctor should be informed about this. It may be necessary to accelerate the fluid flow of some patients with drains. Fluids especially in the back area may cause pain in patients. It may cause sleep problems.
Care must be taken when performing drainage massage on patients with a drain in place. Especially precautions should be taken against the risk of infection.
Massage should be done slowly. The duration of the massage should not be long. The area where the fluid accumulates should be relaxed and the massage should be completed by cleaning around the drain.
Care should be taken with drains. The drain cable should not be pulled during massage.
Frequency of Lymphatic Drainage Massage after Liposuction
The frequency of lymphatic drainage massage after liposuction may vary depending on the person’s healing process, the extent of the surgery and the doctor’s recommendations. However, the following frequencies are recommended as a general guide:
First Weeks (First 1-2 weeks): The first few days and weeks after liposuction mark the period when swelling and bruising are most noticeable. During this period, doctors usually recommend a lymphatic drainage massage every day or every other day. This frequency can help reduce swelling quickly and speed up the healing process. Our recommendation is to do it every day.
First 4-6 Weeks: Most of the swelling and bruising after liposuction may have healed, but some areas may still have mild swelling and edema. During this period, lymphatic drainage massage 2-3 times a week is usually sufficient. These massage sessions help the body to recover and contribute to the proper flow of lymph fluid.
6 Weeks and After: Once the initial healing process is complete, a lymphatic drainage massage once or twice a week is usually sufficient. This allows the body to fully recover and stabilize.
Best Time of Day for Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Lymphatic drainage massage accelerates the body’s natural detoxification process, helping to remove toxins and excess fluids. However, the effectiveness of the massage can vary depending on the time of day it is performed. Therefore, the timing of the lymphatic massage is an important factor in the effectiveness of the therapy
We usually perform the lymphatic drainage massages we plan in Istanbul Turkey in the morning hours. After the massage is completed, we aim to keep the active lymphs active during the day depending on the movement. In this way, fluid flow continues throughout the day. We recommend your patients to drink plenty of water and take short walks as much as possible after the manual lymphatic drainage massage.
- Early morning
Morning is a time when the body rests and regenerates, and the toxins and fluids that have accumulated in the body during the night begin to be eliminated with the activation of the lymphatic system.
Benefits:
Elimination of toxins Since your body is still in the process of detoxification when you wake up, a lymphatic drainage massage in the morning can help the lymph fluid to flow more efficiently.
Energy boost: Massage early in the day can boost metabolism and provide more energy throughout the day.
Less swelling: Especially if you have edema (swelling) problems, massage in the morning can be more effective, as the fluids accumulated in the body in the morning have not yet accumulated overnight.
Ideal Time: It may be recommended to do it between 08:00 and 10:00 in the morning. This is the time when the body is most suitable for detoxification.
- Afternoon or Evening
Afternoon and late afternoon are other suitable times for lymphatic massage. There can often be more fluid accumulation in the body at these times, because the food you have eaten and the fluids you have drunk during the day can condense in the body.
Benefits:
Reducing tension If you want to relieve the stress of the day, relieve muscle tension and relax, a massage in the afternoon or evening can be very effective.
Removal of swelling: Excess fluids and toxins that accumulate in the body throughout the day can be removed more easily with an afternoon massage.
Ideal Time: The time between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm can be a time when the lymphatic system is active and the body stores more fluid.
- Night
At night, during sleep, the body concentrates on repair processes. Therefore, performing a lymphatic drainage massage at night can also be beneficial for some people, but this option may vary depending on personal preferences and daily routine.
Benefits:
Compatible with the body’s repair process: During sleep at night, the body concentrates on regeneration and healing processes. Lymphatic drainage massage can regulate the body’s fluid balance in harmony with this process.
Relaxation and sleep quality: A massage, especially after a stressful day, can help you relax before going to sleep at night and help you get a better quality of sleep.
Ideal Time: A lymphatic drainage massage at night before bedtime, especially 30-60 minutes before, can improve sleep quality.
How Much is Lymphatic Drainage Massage?
Lymphatic lipo drainage massage in Istanbul costs 50 euros. The massage can be done at your hotel or at your home.
The price of lymphatic massages applied after surgeries such as liposuction, bbl, tummy tuck may vary depending on your location and distance.
After lipo drainage massage duration may be different for each patient. It can last 45 minutes or 1 hour.