Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about Post-Operative Lymphatic Treatment.

We typically begin once your surgeon clears you — often within the first days to weeks after surgery when incisions are stable and drains removed. Treatments are very gentle; your therapist will coordinate with your surgeon's guidance for the safest timing.

Safety depends on the procedure and your individual health. Many surgeries benefit, but contraindications exist. Always obtain surgeon approval first. Your therapist will review your medical history, incision status, and any risks like infection, DVT, or unstable wounds before proceeding.

Frequency varies with healing stage: often one to three sessions per week in early recovery, then taper as swelling and congestion decrease. Your therapist will create a plan based on your surgeon's guidance, tissue response, and your comfort and activity goals.

Post-Operative Lymphatic Treatment can reduce swelling-related pain and soreness by moving fluid and easing pressure, but it is not a guaranteed pain cure. Results vary; combine with surgeon recommendations, medication, and appropriate rest for best comfort relief.

Yes — common contraindications include active infection, fever, diagnosed deep vein thrombosis, uncontrolled bleeding, or open/unstable wounds. Certain cancer-related or vascular concerns may also preclude treatment. Your therapist will screen and require surgeon clearance when necessary.

Sessions are very gentle, using light, rhythmic strokes and focused drainage patterns. You may feel warmth or fluid movement and often immediate reduced tightness. Treatments last 30–60 minutes; therapist avoids incisions and provides aftercare advice and home self-care techniques.