Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about Lymphatic Drainage x2 Post Op.

Each session lasts about 45 to 60 minutes and uses gentle, rhythmic strokes to encourage lymph flow. You may feel light pressure and warmth, experience immediate reduction in tightness, and notice clearer contours. Therapists follow protocols and ensure comfort and safety throughout.

We typically recommend starting within 48 to 72 hours after surgery, once your surgeon clears you. Early sessions reduce swelling and scarring risk. Always confirm with your medical provider; we adapt techniques when drains, sutures, or restrictions are present.

These treatments are designed to be gentle and largely pain-free. You'll feel light, rhythmic pressure rather than deep pain. Therapists constantly check comfort and adjust pressure; minor tenderness or temporary bruising is rare and significant pain is addressed immediately.

The two-session package jumpstarts recovery, but most clients benefit from ongoing weekly sessions for several weeks. Depending on surgery type and response, therapists often recommend three to eight follow-up treatments and personalized home care to optimize drainage.

Yes. When medically cleared, it pairs well with compression garments, scar therapy, gentle stretching, and prescribed physical therapy. We coordinate with your surgeon and adjust timing to avoid interfering with wound healing or drains, ensuring safe complementary care.

Yes—surgeon clearance is generally required before post-op lymphatic work. This ensures incisions, drains, and overall healing are appropriate. Provide surgical notes or consult your surgeon; we can liaise with your medical team and adapt treatments to clinical guidance.