Benefits of lymphatic drainage in the postoperative period

There is a reduction in postoperative symptoms through lymphatic drainage. Edema and hematoma decrease, favoring a new vascular and nerve formation. Draining movements can prevent and also reduce the formation of scars, keloids and retractions.

Reduction of fluid retention

Our body tends to retain more fluid, so there is the feeling and appearance of bloating. The Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery of Santa Catarina states that “edema occurs due to the surgical procedure, which causes a kind of trauma to the tissues in which it was performed. In this scenario, an inflammatory process begins, which causes swelling. For this reason, lymphatic drainage has so many medical indications, as it drains the fluid that accumulates and causes swelling in the surgery area.

Other indications for lymphatic drainage

In addition to being indicated for operative care, lymphatic drainage is also recommended for cases of cellulite, swelling and lymphedema. In addition, the beneficial results that lymphatic drainage provides for those who will undergo plastic surgery are already proven. When organizing your surgery, also try to include all the care you will need as part of it [insert link to the article on how to plan your plastic surgery].