Massage Lymphatic Drainage
Post Op

Lymphatic drainage drains proteins, rebalances the interstitial medium and this action causes the fluid to pass into the veins due to uncotic pressure.

The veins are those that absorb between 70% to 80% of fluid, manual lymphatic drainage produces an opening of the capillary and is at a subinternal level, therefore it absorbs macromolecules and drains proteins.

This is the reason why manual lymphatic drainage reduces inflammation since it gives action to the vein to absorb liquid.

Manual lymphatic drainage is not oriented to the muscle, therefore it is not kneading, it is oriented to the skin with rhythmic, soft, slow and deliberate movements. They should not be abrupt or squeeze or press.

Girdles after any cosmetic surgery are very important since their function is containment the first week and compression after the second week.

Function:

1- Compress blood vessels to reduce bleeding

2- Empty the Tunnels left by the cannula which accumulate serous and fatty and connective tissue residues

3- Close these tunnels or spaces to promote healing.

Ultrasound is a great ally after cosmetic surgeries, but it should be used in the second week of the surgeries, not in the first week.

In many places they place infrared lamps or heat blankets, this should NOT be used as it stimulates cholinergic nerve fibers therefore stimulates acetylcholine and are vasodilators.

Heat decreases the viscosity of the vessels, therefore inflaming more and bleeding increases. Neither does Radio Frequency for the same reasons. This should be used after 3 to 4 months. S is used before it overstimulates and produces greater collagen disorder.

Cavitation is NOT a low-frequency ultrasound, therefore it can penetrate up to 8 cm. This caviar generates bubbles in an area that is inflamed and filled with liquids, therefore they explode, presenting peripheral damage, producing microtears even at the visceral level.