Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Therapies
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a highly specialised, gentle massage technique designed to stimulate the lymphatic system and encourage the natural drainage of lymph fluid. At Omnia Lifestyle, our expert therapists use precise, rhythmic strokes to help the body eliminate toxins, reduce swelling, and boost overall immune function.
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage At Omnia Lifestyle
Our Chiswick clinic offers specialist lymphatic drainage massage from therapists trained in post-surgical MLD and lymphoedema care. Sessions are unhurried at 60 or 90 minutes, timed with your surgeon where a procedure is involved, and combined with Body Ballancer compression under one roof in West London.
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Benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage
- Reduces post-surgical swelling, bruising and fluid retention
- Specialist lymphoedema management and chronic swelling care
- Supports recovery after liposuction, tummy tuck and facelift surgery
- Eases heavy legs, puffiness and water retention
- Boosts lymphatic detox and immune function
- Deeply relaxing, and pairs with pressotherapy compression
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How it works
Your lymphatic system has no pump, so MLD supplies the stimulus: light, rhythmic strokes open the main lymph node groups first, then guide stagnant fluid toward them to be filtered and expelled. The pressure is feather-light by design, because lymph vessels sit just beneath the skin. A firm massage sold as lymphatic drainage is a different treatment entirely.
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Who Is It For
- Recovering from surgery, including liposuction, tummy tucks, facelifts and orthopaedic procedures
- Living with lymphoedema or chronic swelling
- Experiencing fluid retention, heavy legs or facial puffiness
- Pregnant, with swollen legs and ankles
- Run down, post-viral or wanting immune and detox support
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What to Expect
Your first visit starts with a short consultation covering your health history and, where relevant, your surgical timeline. Post-operative MLD is always timed with your surgeon's guidance. You will then lie comfortably while your therapist works through the clearing sequence; most people describe it as deeply meditative, and many fall asleep.
Sessions run 60 or 90 minutes. Afterwards you may feel remarkably light. Drink plenty of water to help the process along. For post-surgical care and lymphoedema, a short course spaced over weeks gives the best results.
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Why Choose Omnia
At Omnia Lifestyle, we believe in a three pronged approach to health. Our multidisciplinary team ensures you receive the right treatment, tailored to your needs.
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