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Post-op recovery tips to support your healing
Learn about Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), swelling, compression, scar care and how to heal confidently after cosmetic surgery.


Does lymphatic drainage after liposuction hurt? What post-op MLD feels like
Many people worry that lymphatic drainage after liposuction will be painful. This article explains what safe post-operative MLD actually feels like, why gentle technique matters, and how evidence-based care supports comfort and healing during recovery.

Rachel Fincham
Jan 243 min read


Hardness, tightness and swelling after a facelift. What your body is doing and how to support it
Hardness, tightness and swelling under the chin are common after facelifts, necklifts and chin liposuction. This guide explains why these changes happen, how surgery affects lymph drainage, and how post op manual lymphatic drainage supports smoother, calmer healing.

Rachel Fincham
Dec 15, 20254 min read


Mummy makeover recovery: What to expect in the first six weeks
Recovering from a mummy makeover with muscle repair? Here’s what the first six weeks really feel like, from swelling and emotions to how MLD supports safe healing.

Rachel Fincham
Oct 28, 20254 min read


The truth about post-op MLD courses (and how to choose a safe therapist)
Not all post-op MLD training is equal. Here’s what patients need to know about misleading “drainage” courses, what safe treatment looks like, and how to find a therapist you can trust with your recovery.

Rachel Fincham
Oct 22, 20253 min read


How to reduce swelling after tummy tuck surgery
Swelling is one of the most common, and frustrating, parts of tummy tuck recovery. In this post, I share my own experience after surgery abroad, why Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) made such a difference, and 7 proven ways to reduce swelling, feel more comfortable, and protect your results.

Rachel Fincham
Oct 3, 20255 min read


Why gentle aftercare can transform lipoedema reduction recovery
Lipoedema reduction surgery can be life-changing, but recovery takes time, care, and understanding. In this post, I share how gentle aftercare can transform comfort, healing, and confidence after surgery

Rachel Fincham
Aug 29, 20254 min read


How to avoid post-op recovery complications: Why specialist MLD matters
What you do after surgery can make or break your recovery. Discover why post-op MLD matters & how specialist lymphatic drainage reduces swelling, prevents fibrosis, and supports safer, smoother healing after cosmetic surgery.

Rachel Fincham
Jun 17, 20252 min read

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