manual lymphatic drainage after plastic surgery Rhinoplasty Case 1 lymph vessels through almost the whole organism and pass close to the veins, but are not visible to the naked view how are you. Its primary mission is to help to absorb excess fluid (edema) that forms in tissues. The fluid found within the lymphatic system called lymph. The lymphatic system also has an important immune function.
manual lymph drainage (MLD) is a massage technique using gentle, repetitive maneuvers on the skin, can accelerate or even redirect the superficial lymphatic circulation. Your application accelerates the reabsorption of edema and therefore reduces tissue swelling.
manual lymph drainage as its name suggests is made with the therapist's hands, not machines or machines. Although some of these devices (acupressure, ultrasound, LPG, INDIBA, etc.) can also speed up the flow of lymph, its use should be a complement not a substitute for DLM.
Manual lymph drainage is a gentle technique, the surface and moves are always welcome. Lymphatic drainage technique is not aggressive, strong kneading massage manipulations are not part of lymphatic drainage manual. Lymphatic drainage is performed without creams or oils.
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manual lymphatic drainage technique improves lymphatic circulation, its use will help remove before all post-surgical edema. Thanks to DLM improve tissue healing, eliminate or reduce postoperative discomfort and speed recovery.
Manual lymph drainage is a proven technique and studied scientifically. It applies in all cosmetic surgery, among them we emphasize:
liposuction or liposculpture, intervention where quite edema and ecchymosis (bruises) as a result of surgical trauma.
Abdominoplasty is the most damaging intervention occurs in the lymphatic system, so it is essential to proper postoperative treatment. Manual lymphatic drainage helps to redirect traffic to alternative routes of lymphatic drainage was not damaged by the surgery and reduce swelling or inflammation of the abdomen.
in breast augmentation (breast enlargement) the DLM reduces inflammation of the breast, its correct application demonstrates its effectiveness from the first day.
After lifting, intervention can also damage the superficial lymphatic system, maneuvering speed recovery properly implemented. Surgical trauma on the lymphatic system maneuvers necessary to adapt and directions of lymphatic drainage.
In blepharoplasty, lymphatic drainage accelerates the reabsorption of edema, as well as after the lifting should be done with caution especially in areas close to the scars.
Other interventions that also benefit from manual lymphatic drainage are: reduction mammoplasty (breast reduction), mastopexy (breast lift), rhinoplasty, and in general, all cosmetic surgery, in which at first edema is formed accordingly.
In the treatment of scars, manual lymphatic drainage is the first step taken to promote healing. By reducing edema facilitates the arrival of nutrients and metabolic waste output needed for good healing.
In breast reconstruction, regardless of the reconstructive techniques used (with expanders and breast implants or autologous tissue), lymphatic drainage is very useful in all stages of the reconstructive process. The possible axillary lymphadenectomy (removal of lymph nodes under the arm) may require the therapist to carry out the lymphatic drainage seeking alternative routes.
addition of care after breast reconstruction, manual lymphatic drainage is essential in the treatment or prevention postmastectomy lymphedema
The MLD is a gentle massage technique that does not traumatize the tissue, and promotes desinflamación it. For this reason, you can start using as the operation performed, from 24 to 48 hours after surgery. We usually start the application 24 hours after surgery. After the liposuction and other interventions where there should be early mobilization of skin MLD performed with extreme care and the containment band.
lymph drainage after surgery should only be conducted by therapists with experience and training in treatment postoperative, especially if the sessions begin within days of surgery.