Lymphatic Drainage Massage

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Post-Op Surgery Relief & Detox

Lymphatic drainage massage is a highly recommended and effective therapy to expedite healing for patients recovering from plastic surgery. The lymphatic system is an integral part of the immune system, protecting the body from changes that could lead to illness. The lymphatic massage technique stimulates the lymphatic system to reduce swelling, promote healing, and detoxify the body following surgical procedures.

Lymphatic drainage massage (LDM) is also a great tool to detoxify the body regularly, even if you haven’t undergone surgery. We include LDM with cosmetic surgeries at our Memphis location, and also offer separate LDM packages through our Memphis MedSpa.

A patient receiving a lymphatic drainage massage

What can I expect?

During a lymphatic drainage massage, the massage therapist uses gentle pressure and long strokes to target the areas containing your primary lymph nodes. By massaging these areas, either by hand or using modalities like rollers and cups, the lymph fluid is moved through the body, thus helping your organs to effectively eliminate toxins.

Manual lymphatic drainage typically begins 24 hours after a procedure like liposuction, or 5-7 days after more invasive surgeries like a tummy tuck. We include 3 LDM treatments with our surgical procedures (Memphis location only). Most surgery patients add on a second round of 3 treatments because of the benefits they experience.

In addition to providing post-surgery relief, lymphatic drainage massage is also a great tool for regular detox. Our bodies tend to retain chemicals, toxins, and pollutants that can cause the lymphatic flow to become sluggish. We recommend LDM treatment at least 2x a year to flush out such toxins on a regular basis.

Each patient is unique. Our licensed medical aesthetician will meet with you in a consultation to develop a personalized treatment plan.

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Is Lymphatic Drainage Massage right for me?

We recommend lymphatic drainage massage to all patients undergoing cosmetic surgery at our Memphis practice. This type of massage can help reduce discomfort, promote healing, and prevent scar tissue formation to make sure you achieve the best return on your cosmetic surgery investment. It benefits all patients in their recovery, specifically by:

Flushing out toxins
Boosting immunity
Reducing bloating and water weight
Reducing swelling and inflammation
Alleviating pain

In addition, LDM can provide relief for illnesses and imbalances such as arthritis, cellulite, fibromyalgia, headaches, hormone imbalances, indigestion, lymphedema, and soft tissue injuries and sprains. Contact us today to discuss and customize your lymphatic drainage massage plan!

Frequently Asked Questions

Lymphatic drainage massage (LDM) is a hands-on massage therapy using light pressure with circular and pumping movements (also done with glass cuppings) that encourage the movement of lymph fluid throughout the body. LDM is currently offered at the NuBody Concepts Memphis location.

LDM is recommended if you need to detox (at least 2 times per year), or after a surgery on body or face. At NuBody Concepts, we recommend a package of 3 treatments to start 1 -2 weeks out for both pre-op and post-op surgery patients (and with the doctor’s permission.) Many patients opt for an additional package of 3 more treatments because of the great results they experience with their pos-op LDM.

If you’re looking for a Lymphatic Drainage Massage in Memphis, please call our Memphis MedSpa for an appointment today!

Patients who have had a minimally-invasive procedure like liposuction or BodyTite can start the day after surgery. Patients with more invasive surgeries should wait until 5-7 after their surgery.

In addition to its detox and post-surgery benefits, LDM is used in the following areas:

Fibromyalgia relief
Pain relief
Cellulite reduction
Digestive Support
Hormone balancing
Headache relief
Swelling reduction
Treatment of lymphedema
Relief for soft tissue injuries, strains or sprains
Arthritis

Absolutely. Anyone can benefit from LDM and its amazing detoxification effects.

During an LDM session, the patient lays down in a comfortable position while the aesthetician uses light pressure and long stokes to gently move lymph fluid from tissue to lymph nodes. This mobilizes the lymphatic system, which lies directly beneath the skin.

We recommend 3-6 LDM sessions for the best results.

Drainage is typically not painful, although some discomfort may occur due to post-surgery inflammation. The benefits of the drainage usually outweigh any discomfort.

Yes.

Yes, coordinated care between the massage therapist and plastic surgeon provides the best possible results for patients.

LDM is generally safe for anyone, however it is not always recommended for patients with the following conditions:

Heart problems
Kidney failure
Blood clots
Infections
Congestive heart failure
History of strokes
Liver problems

Patients with any of the above conditions or history will need prior approval from their doctor before undergoing LDM.

We recommend a spacing of 1-2 weeks between LDM sessions. This may vary depending on the patient’s specific needs.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage can be performed on any area of the body or face.

Overall, you will look and feel great after having Lymphatic Drainage Massage. If before your massage you were experiencing feelings of heaviness, aches, tightness, and even swelling, these will noticeably improve after your massage, as the toxins are coaxed out of the lymph nodes and into the bloodstream.

Yes, there are many how-to videos explaining LDM technique. While you may benefit from self-taught at-home applications, as is true with any aesthetic or therapeutic service, the benefits will be much greater when the treatments are performed by a licensed and experienced professional.

At NuBody Concepts Memphis, our licensed medical aesthetician provides both pre-op and post-op surgery Lymphatic Drainage Massage therapy for any area of the body or face, as well as individual 2x a year

detox LDMs.

The results are almost always immediate, both visually as well as through touch/feeling.

There is really only one to do before your massage and it’s huge on benefits… H2O! Drinking lots of water to help flush everything out of your system is always beneficial.

Here is what we recommend you avoid after lymphatic drainage massage:

Alcohol and coffee (for at least 1-4 hours after LDM): They can both dehydrate the body, making it harder to relax.
Salty things (for at least 1-4 hours after LDM): They can interfere with the body’s ability to flush out toxins.
Heavy meals (right after LDM): They can overwhelm your digestive system.
Strenuous exercise or activity (for at least 1-4 hours after LDM).

Once again, we recommend that you do drink a lot of water, both before and after your massage, as it is very beneficial to helping flush any toxins out of your system.

Payment Options

At our Memphis practice, patients receive a complimentary package of 3 lymphatic drainage massage sessions after undergoing cosmetic surgery. Additional or stand-alone packages can be purchased starting at $125 per session.

If you have not booked your surgery yet, please schedule a consultation with our plastic surgeon Dr. Peters to get started. To purchase a stand-alone lymphatic drainage massage treatment or treatment package, click below to schedule an appointment with our medical aesthetician Grace.

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