Postoperative Recovery

Most people never consider how important the recovery process is following a surgical procedure. Surgery causes trauma to the body’s tissues, producing inflammation and swwelling. This is a natural response to the trauma and part of the wound healing process. However, if swelling lingers in the tissues, would healing may become compromised causing unslightly scars.

Manual Lymph Drainage Massage helps reduce that swelling by supporting the natural function of the lymphatic system, the system responsible for removing swelling from your body. Instigated within the first week following your procedure, MLD will help reduce swelling and speed up your healing process, enabling you to get back to normal activities sooner.

Petra offers the following accompanying services as part of pre & postop recovery.

• Measuring for and recommending procedure specific medical compression.
• Advice on how to optimise your health in preparation for surgery and to benefit your recovery
• Advice on exercise following surgery (to help reduce swelling)