MLD Flashcards

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1
Q

How long after botox or fillers is someone allowed to have MLD?

A

2 weeks - esp filler

2 sessions

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How long after BBL?

A

Can have TTT after surgery however avoid area - only do abs and legs
8 weeks for touching the area

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Q

If I have cancer can I have a massage?

And how many sessions?

A

NO! If you have a surgery to remove your cancer, you must wait 12-16 weeks before having a MLD massage.
Doctors note is recommended.
Long Term TTT - 4-12 sessions

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4
Q

Lymph nodes removed // scar tissue

A

12 weeks after

4-12 sessions

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Lymphodema // medical based swelling

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If painful/ throbbing ESP if after holiday - A&E
Statins/Steroids/HRT - cause swelling
Immediately start TTT

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Immunity/Lethargy

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Post illness fatigue/overall tiredness/swelling of nodes
Dietry issues?
1-4 TTT

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Cosmetic surgery - Lipo / tummy tuck / breast stuff

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6-12 TTT the sooner the better

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8
Q

Cellulite / detoxing

A

Back from holiday // Dieting

1-12 sessions

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9
Q

Where are the main lymph nodes?

A

Neck // clavicle // armpits // groin // popiteal(knee)

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What is the Lymphatic system’s purpose?

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The L system is there to protect the body from bad bacteria, viruses, infections and potential cancers cells. The lymph vessels carries the fluid containing waste to the lymph nodes which then filter all the alien cells out using white blood cells.

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What is the purpose of MLD?

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    • Improve the function of the lymphatic vessells that lead to the circulatory system
    • Relaxes the parasympathetic nervous system
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