Post Surgery MLD Massage

After cosmetic or medical surgery, swelling, tightness, and fluid retention can slow down your healing process. That’s where Post-Surgery Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) massage plays a vital role. This gentle treatment is designed to stimulate the lymphatic system, reduce swelling, and accelerate recovery.

What is Post Surgery MLD Massage?

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a highly specialised massage technique that supports the body’s natural lymphatic system. Following surgery, lymph flow can become sluggish due to tissue trauma, inflammation, and fluid build-up. This often leads to swelling, bruising, and discomfort.

Post-surgical MLD massage gently encourages fluid movement away from swollen areas, helping to reduce inflammation, speed up healing, and improve surgical outcomes. It is safe for use on delicate, healing tissues when performed by trained professionals.

How does the treatment work?

During a Post Surgery MLD session, the therapist uses light, rhythmic hand movements to stimulate lymphatic flow just beneath the skin. Unlike deep tissue massage, MLD targets the lymph vessels, helping the body filter waste, reabsorb excess fluid, and reduce congestion in affected areas.

After surgery, lymphatic drainage is particularly beneficial because:

• It minimises swelling and the risk of seromas (fluid accumulation).
• It reduces bruising by accelerating the breakdown of trapped blood and waste.
• It enhances comfort by relieving pressure and tension in healing tissues.
• It may even improve the appearance of scars by supporting healthy circulation.

Each MLD session typically lasts between 30 minutes to 1 hour. Your therapist will tailor the treatment to your specific needs and surgical procedure.

When to expect results:

While many people feel immediate relief after just one session, the most noticeable results occur progressively with consistent treatment. 

Improvements such as reduced swelling, less discomfort, and faster mobility are often observed within the first week of starting MLD. Continued sessions help maintain lymphatic flow, decrease fluid retention, and support optimal healing in the weeks and months following surgery.

The results of Post-Surgical MLD massage are cumulative, the more regularly it’s done during the healing phase, the greater the long-term benefits to both appearance and overall comfort.

Why choose Persona:

At Persona Medical Aesthetics, we take a personal yet professional approach to every treatment. During your free consultation with our medical team, you’ll have the chance to ask any questions and clear up any uncertainties.

Additonally, we are regulated by the Care Quality Commission, which is a legal requirement to perform minor skin surgery. This esnures that you are in safe, experienced hands throughout the entire process.

Furthermore, all treatments, procedures, and products at Persona undergo thorough research and careful selection by Dr. Lisa and our medical team, as above all, your safety and well-being remain our top priority.