Lehigh Valley Lymphatics offers ACOLS-certified manual lymphatic drainage trained in the Vodder technique, the same credential used in hospital and cancer center settings across North America. Whether you’re recovering from a procedure or maintaining your health over the long term, every session is personalized to what your body needs today.

Post-Surgical Recovery

Certified lymphatic drainage for the weeks that shape your long-term results.

Surgery creates swelling. That swelling is fluid your body needs to clear, and how well it clears determines how well you heal. When fluid accumulates and stays, it leads to fibrosis: a hardening and uneven texture in the tissue beneath the skin. Manual lymphatic drainage moves that fluid, reduces the risk of fibrosis, and opens the tissue to fresh, nutrient-rich blood that supports healing.

Lehigh Valley Lymphatics holds an MLD-C certification from the Academy of Lymphatic Studies and is trained in the Vodder technique. That’s the same institution that trains lymphatic therapists in hospitals and cancer centers across North America. Specialized training in plastic surgery recovery massage is also part of the credential set, with advanced post-surgical protocols through ACOLS currently in progress.

Every session is adapted to your specific procedure, your recovery stage, and what your body is showing that day. Most clients feel meaningful relief in the first session.

PROCEDURES WE COMMONLY WORK WITH

• Liposuction

• Brazilian butt lift (BBL)

• Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)

• Mommy makeover

• Joint replacement (knee, hip, shoulder)

• Orthopedic and sports injury recovery

• Other surgical procedures. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Sessions typically begin within the first few days post-surgery, depending on your surgeon’sclearance. We’ll ask about your procedure, your timeline, and how your body is responding. The session plan is built around that conversation. Before you leave, you’ll have specific aftercare guidance for supporting your recovery between sessions.

A NOTE ON TIMING

The post-surgical window matters. Starting lymphatic drainage early in your recovery supports faster, more even results. If you’re not sure when to start or whether drainage is appropriate for your procedure, the free phone consultation is the right first step.

Ongoing Wellness

Lymphatic drainage for the long game. Supporting the system that supports everything else.

Your lymphatic system has no pump. It relies on movement, breath, and muscle activity to circulate. When it’s sluggish from chronic stress, inflammation, inactivity, or accumulated demands, you feel it. Persistent bloating. Heaviness that doesn’t lift. Sleep that doesn’t restore. Joint stiffness with no clear cause. These aren’t random. The lymphatic system is involved in all of them.

Manual lymphatic drainage works on the system underneath: clearing cellular waste and excess fluid from tissues, reducing inflammation, and supporting the nervous system’s ability to reset. The work is quiet, precise, and nothing like a typical massage. Many clients describe it as more of a medical treatment that is deeply relaxing at the same time.

At Lehigh Valley Lymphatics, every wellness session starts with a brief conversation about how you’ve been feeling and what you need most that day. The session is then built around that. Before you leave, you’ll have specific aftercare guidance: how to support your lymphatic system through breathing, hydration, and movement between sessions. Many clients who first came in for surgery recovery return for ongoing wellness care because of what the work did for their sleep, their energy, and how they feel getting out of bed.

WELLNESS SESSIONS ARE A GOOD FIT IF YOU’RE EXPERIENCING

• Persistent bloating or a feeling of heaviness

• Fatigue that doesn’t resolve with rest

• Poor sleep or difficulty recovering from physical activity

• Chronic joint discomfort or stiffness

• Stress-related inflammation or tension held in the body

• A general sense of being off and wanting to feel lighter

HOW OFTEN

For most wellness clients, sessions every two to four weeks maintain and build on results. Your aftercare guidance will include specific recommendations for your situation. If you’re not sure how frequently to come in, the free phone consultation is a good place to start.

A NOTE ON HONEST EXPECTATIONS

Manual lymphatic drainage supports the lymphatic system’s natural function. It won’t claim to cure, treat, or diagnose. What it can do, it does well, and we’ll tell you clearly whether your situation is a good fit before you book a session.