Surgical Recovery Lymphatic Services

Post-operative lymphatic drainage is a specialized nursing intervention designed to support recovery after surgery. Following physician clearance, gentle manual lymphatic drainage may help reduce swelling, encourage healthy lymphatic flow, improve comfort, and support your body's natural healing process.

Every recovery is different. Your treatment is tailored to your procedure, stage of healing, symptoms, and your surgeon's recommendations to provide safe, individualized care.

Benefits May Include:

  • May help reduce post-operative swelling and fluid retention

  • Supports healthy lymphatic circulation during healing

  • May improve comfort and reduce feelings of tightness

  • Supports tissue healing and mobility

  • Promotes relaxation and nervous system regulation during recovery

Common procedures supported

  • Liposuction

  • Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)

  • Breast augmentation

  • Breast reduction

  • Breast reconstruction

  • Mastectomy

  • Lumpectomy

  • BBL

  • Mommy makeover

  • Hysterectomy

  • C-section

  • Other procedures with physician clearance

Clinical Requirement: Physician clearance or referral is required before treatment. Services are provided in accordance with Medical Director protocols and are individualized to your surgical recovery.

  • This 90 minute comprehensive assessment and treatment session is designed for clients beginning post-operative recovery after physician clearance. Your visit includes a nursing assessment, review of your recovery, and gentle manual lymphatic drainage tailored to your procedure and current stage of healing.

    This session may help support:

    • Post-operative swelling

    • Fluid retention

    • Bruising

    • Tightness

    • Discomfort during healing

    Additional education and home recovery recommendations may also be provided based on your individual needs.

  • Ideal for continued recovery after your initial visit.

    This 1 hour follow-up session provides gentle manual lymphatic drainage to continue supporting lymphatic flow, reduce swelling, improve comfort, and encourage ongoing healing throughout your recovery.

    May be appropriate following:

    • Liposuction

    • Tummy tuck

    • BBL

    • Breast procedures

    • Hysterectomy

    • C-section

    • Other surgical procedures with physician clearance

    Treatment is adjusted each visit based on your healing progress.

  • Designed for individuals recovering from mastectomy, lumpectomy, breast reconstruction, breast reduction, or augmentation after physician clearance.

    This gentle session focuses on reducing swelling, improving comfort, supporting tissue mobility, and encouraging healthy lymphatic drainage while respecting surgical precautions.

    Care is individualized to your surgery, healing stage, current treatments, and comfort level.

    Recommended: 2-3 times a week during the early recovery phase (first 1-4 weeks) then weekly depending on your surgeon's recommendations and your healing progress.

  • As healing progresses, ongoing lymphatic drainage may continue to support comfort, tissue mobility, and healthy lymphatic function.

    Maintenance sessions may help with:

    • Lingering swelling

    • Feelings of heaviness

    • Tightness

    • Scar tissue mobility

    • Comfort following radiation or lymph node procedures

    Each session is adjusted to your current symptoms, activity level, travel, illness, or changes in your recovery.

    Recommended: Every 2-4 weeks or as needed.

Schedule an appointment

Pricing is transparent and available at booking. Package options can be discussed during your visit to help determine the best plan for your needs.