About Lymphatic Massage
What Is Lymphatic Drainage Massage?
Lymphatic drainage massage (also known as manual lymphatic drainage or MLD) is a gentle, rhythmical massage technique designed to stimulate the body’s lymphatic system. By using light pressure and specific directional strokes—often toward the heart and through key lymph node areas such as the neck, armpits, and groin—you help encourage the flow of lymph fluid, flushing out excess fluid, waste, and toxins from body tissues.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many sessions are recommended?
🌿 Is Lymphatic Drainage Massage Safe After Surgery?
🌿 Is Lymphatic Drainage Massage Safe After Surgery?
Most clients begin with a course of 5 weekly sessions using the Renata França Method—optimal for reducing water retention, boosting circulation, sculpting the body, and promoting lymphatic drainage. For faster results, a 6‑session plan scheduled every 2–3 days is also effective. After completing the initial series, we recommend a monthly
Most clients begin with a course of 5 weekly sessions using the Renata França Method—optimal for reducing water retention, boosting circulation, sculpting the body, and promoting lymphatic drainage. For faster results, a 6‑session plan scheduled every 2–3 days is also effective. After completing the initial series, we recommend a monthly maintenance session to preserve results and support long-term lymph health.
For body contouring or post‑surgical recovery, more frequent treatments (e.g. 2–3 sessions per week) may be suggested at the start. Once results stabilize, the frequency gradually decreases.
Feel free to ask Katia for guidance customized to your needs and health goals.
🌿 Is Lymphatic Drainage Massage Safe After Surgery?
🌿 Is Lymphatic Drainage Massage Safe After Surgery?
🌿 Is Lymphatic Drainage Massage Safe After Surgery?
Yes — with medical clearance and carried out by a trained, licensed professional like Katia—especially if she is trained in post‑operative care—the treatment is generally considered safe and beneficial.
✅ Benefits Post‑Surgery:
- Reduces swelling, edema, and bruising by helping lymph fluid drain more effectively from surgical areas. This supp
Yes — with medical clearance and carried out by a trained, licensed professional like Katia—especially if she is trained in post‑operative care—the treatment is generally considered safe and beneficial.
✅ Benefits Post‑Surgery:
- Reduces swelling, edema, and bruising by helping lymph fluid drain more effectively from surgical areas. This supports healing and more comfortable recovery .
- Speeds healing and scar recovery by improving oxygen and immune‑cell delivery to tissue, minimizing fibrosis and scar tissue formation .
- Alleviates discomfort—clients often report relief from tightness or pain through gentle rhythmic strokes
What Should I Wear or Bring?
🌿 Is Lymphatic Drainage Massage Safe After Surgery?
What Should I Wear or Bring?
Clothing Tips:
- Loose, breathable clothing is highly recommended before and after sessions to allow proper lymph flow, reduce restriction, and maximize comfort .
- If your surgeon has prescribed compression garments, bring them to your session—wear them as directed afterward (often continuously for 24–48 hours) .
🧴 Extras to Bring:
- Water bottle
Clothing Tips:
- Loose, breathable clothing is highly recommended before and after sessions to allow proper lymph flow, reduce restriction, and maximize comfort .
- If your surgeon has prescribed compression garments, bring them to your session—wear them as directed afterward (often continuously for 24–48 hours) .
🧴 Extras to Bring:
- Water bottle to hydrate before and after your session—hydration supports lymphatic detoxification .
- Medical clearance or instructions if provided by your surgeon, to guide your therapist on limitations, areas to avoid, and timing.
- Wear minimal lotions or oils; MLD works best on clean, dry skin