Post-Surgical Manual Lymphatic Drainage (PS-MLD) is a specialized massage technique used to increase lymphatic drainage of built-up fluids including post-surgical swelling, is required after hi-definition liposuction because it accelerates recovery and decreases the chance for irregularities, lumps or bumps, and scar tissue formation, which can all affect the final cosmetic outcome.

After any plastic surgical procedure, especially hi-definition liposuction, patients experience severe swelling and bruising that can last for weeks to months and the flow of lymph can be interrupted by the surgery, which can result in reduced healing, fibrosis (scar tissue, dimpled, uneven skin and the possibility of developing seromas (pockets of serous fluid). Plastic surgeons frequently recommend Post-Surgical Manual Lymphatic Drainage (PS-MLD) after liposuction, or after abdominoplasty with liposuction (a ‘tummy-tuck’). If you have multiple procedures simultaneously (liposuction, breast work and tummy tuck), PS-MLD will be even more necessary to address swelling, pain and tissue hardness. Post-Surgical Manual Lymphatic Drainage (PS-MLD) accelerates recovery and decreases the chance for irregularities, lumps or bumps, and scar tissue formation, which can all affect the final cosmetic outcome. It also helps the skin to tighten and conform to the new body shape and sculpted musculature during the liposculpture procedure.

American Post-Ops is a premier provider for General Clinical Manual Lymphatic Drainage (GC-MLD) AND Pre & Post-Surgical Manual Lymphatic Drainage (PS-MLD) for Plastic Surgery, Oncology, Autoimmune Disease, Lymphedema and Lipedema and Medical Massage Therapy for acute/chronic conditions, occupation and sport injuries, Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT)for Lymphedema and Faja & Foam Compression Therapy (FFCT). 

The Vodder Method Manual Lymphatic Drainage is the core foundation of all our MLD and Medical Massage Services. MLD and PS-MLD are appropriate for post traumatic edema, fibromyalgia, patients who have undergone orthopedic surgery such as shoulder or knee replacement and all patients with medically uncomplicated primary or secondary edema. The Vodder Method Manual Lymphatic Drainage is gentle and safe. It can be used for plastic surgery, oncology, orthopedic and lymphedema patients through all stages of their healing and recovery.

**Our expert massage therapists are insured, licensed, certified, trained, and skilled medical rehabilitation professionals with advanced training available in the industry. Our therapists are strong in hands-on practices and practice with strong ethics within their scope of practices.