The lymphatic system is a network of vessels and tissues that plays a vital role in the body’s immune and circulatory systems. It helps to remove excess fluid, waste products, and toxins from the body and plays a key role in maintaining the body’s fluid balance. Liposuction recovery massage plays an important role in liposuction with VASER post operative healing.
The Vodder method is a type of manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) therapy that was developed in the 1930s by Dr. Emil Vodder, a Danish therapist. MLD is a gentle, non-invasive technique that involves the use of light, rhythmic strokes and circular movements to stimulate the flow of lymphatic fluid and improve the function of the lymphatic system.
The Vodder method is specifically designed to enhance the flow of lymphatic fluid and remove excess fluid and waste products from the body. It involves the use of gentle, rhythmic strokes and circular movements applied to the skin in the direction of the lymphatic flow. The MLD therapist uses their hands to apply gentle pressure to the skin, starting at the farthest point from the heart and working towards the heart.
Liposuction Recovery Massage
Some potential benefits of the Vodder method MLD after liposuction surgery include:
- Reducing swelling: The Liposuction Recovery massage may help to reduce swelling and oedema in the treated area after liposuction surgery by increasing the flow of lymphatic fluid and removing excess fluid from the body.
- Improving circulation: The Vodder method may help to improve circulation and reduce the risk of blood clots by increasing blood flow to the treated area.
- Relieving discomfort: The lymphatic drainage massage may help to relieve discomfort and pain in the treated area by promoting relaxation and reducing muscle tension.
- Enhancing healing: The MLD massage may help to enhance the healing process by reducing inflammation and promoting the repair of damaged tissue.
The Vodder method of MLD is a liposuction recovery massage which often prescribed to promote healing and reduce swelling after liposuction surgery. Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes excess fat from specific areas of the body, and it can sometimes cause swelling and discomfort in the treated area. The Vodder method may help to reduce swelling and oedema in the treated area by increasing the flow of lymphatic fluid and removing excess fluid from the body. It may also help to improve circulation and reduce the risk of blood clots by increasing blood flow to the treated area.
It’s important to note that the liposuction Recovery massage using the Vodder method is just one aspect of post-liposuction care, and it should be used in conjunction with other post operative instruction recommended by the surgeon. The effectiveness of the MLD liposuction recovery massage may vary depending on the individual patient and the specific circumstances of the surgery. I usually recommend 6-8 sessions with a qualified MLD therapist starting 48hours after VASER liposuction. These sessions are best administered in the early stages of recovery and should be spaced between two to three a week.
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