MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE (VODDER TECHNIQUE)
LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE IS CONTRAINDICATED IF YOU HAVE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Current / Recent Infection
Blood Clots or Stroke
Recent Abdominal Surgery
Liver Problems
Kidney Failure
Maya received her lymphatic drainage training and certification by the Academy of lymphatic studies
Lymphatic drainage is supposed to be a DRY (no oil), manual treatment working mostly with the superficial skin layers and it is not really a massage. As its name suggests it drains or pumps out lymph flow from one part of the body to another. The goal of the lymphatic drainage is to decongest and improve the lymph flow in the lymph vessels and nodes. The lymph vessel system consist of one-way vessels that transports lymph into the venous blood circulation and lymph nodes that collect and filter the lymph. The lymph is our immune system as in the lymph nodes T-lymphocytes and macrophages are produced (fight infections), therefore if the lymphatic system is congested or obstructed our immunity decreases, and the human body becomes vulnerable to infections.The difference from the circulatory system is that it is not a closed circuit system like the circulatory system, thus no central pump (heart), therefore there manual drainage is indicated. There are also similarities between both systems: lymph transport is favored by the same factors favoring the venous system: respiratory motion, arterial pulse waves, and muscle and joint "pumps" through movement of arms and legs.
MLD therapy is indicated after surgical removal of lymph nodes in different parts of the human body such as mastectomy, colectomy, hysterectomy. MLD is strongly recommended after liposuction and plastic surgery procedures to prevent formation of fibrotic or scar tissue in the tissues.
Effects of MLD:
1. MLD increases lymph formation
2. The vessel lymph flow rate increases
3. Increase in lymph formation
4. Protein re-absobtion is improved
5. Increased rate of detoxification at capillary level
6. Improved function of the immune system
MLD FOR POST-SURGERY, POST-LIPOSUCTION
During liposuction fat accumulated under the skin is sucked out of the body, which sometimes results in some fluid accumulation in the tissue (edema) at the incision sites. The MLD is indicated for edema, therefore surgeons recommend it after surgery.
1. Please be aware that at least 3 sessions would be needed to decongest your lymph nodes and improve lymph transport throughout the body in order for the excessive fluid to be re-routed to your venous system and then excreted from the body.
2. Exercise. If you want great results after your surgery it is a must that you perform some cardio exercises after surgery following your surgeon's post-op protocol. Exercises will complement MLD by increasing the transport and excretion of fluid from your body.
3. Diet. It is extremely important to follow a healthy diet, especially after liposuction. During lipo surgery few pounds of fat cells were taken out of your body. The brain senses that change in weight, and tries to compensate for this "loss". It is extremely beneficial to follow a healthy diet avoiding high carb intake, as if carbs calories are not burned during exercise, eventually will turn in to fat to be stored again for when the body will need it. In addition, if you rate your stress level 7-10 (on 0-10 scale: 0-no stress, 10-unbearable stress), stress-related byproducts (toxins) are going to accumulate again in the areas you just had liposuction on.
4. Water. 70% of the fluids in the body consist of water. Unless, dehydration is part of your medical prescription, please make sure to provide your body with necessary water intake daily, in order to assist your lymph and circulatory system function better.