Face lift, liposuction,surgery,

Pre- and Post- Surgical Applications of Lymphatic Drainage Therapy

Generality:

Vein regeneration: 12 days
Lymph vessel regeneration: 14 days
Lymph nodes? No known regeneration
Pre-Surgical Effects of LDT

Prepares tissues for surgery
Decreases edema
Detoxifies tissue
Stimulates immune system
Promotes a cleaner surgical site
Post-Surgical Effects of LDT

Detoxification
Prevents infection
Alleviates spasms and pain
Increases fluid circulation
Improve esthetic appearance of the scar
When to Apply LDT?

24-48 hours prior to surgery.
24-36 hours post-op, if no complications, with physician approval
You can always work proximal = between the scar and the main node.
But you don't know for sure if the flow crosses the scar until you use Manual Lymphatic Mapping (MLM)
Do not stretch open a fresh scar with your pressure
Scar is considered mature at six weeks (you can apply some pressure)
Spend 90% of time working on other areas. Vacuum effect.

Chikly M.D., D.O., Bruno. Silent Waves: Theory and Practice of Lymph Drainage Therapy, I.H.H. Publishing, Scottsdale, Arizona, 2002. pg. 311.