Lymphatic Drainage

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) supports the immune system, our body’s natural way of healing from an injury like a gender affirming surgery.

This ongoing process runs in tandem with our circulatory system, but lacks a primary pump organ like the heart, and so it relies on movements of the body to run smoothly. The good news is, movement of lymph can be facilitated manually.

The Lymphatic System is our body’s “Clean-Up Crew.” Virtually every tissue in our body has lymphatic vessels that pick up and clear away waste and deposit fresh nutrients, keeping our body happy and healthy.

Healthy tissues make for a smoother journey going forward. Plus, preparing for a big change can come with a lot of emotions attached. A Lymphatic Drainage session at TransWellness is designed to support every part of you, so you can feel empowered to take this exciting next step.

During recovery, our body is working overtime to heal the injury, which means lots of extra inflammation, and a need for lots of extra nutrients to keep the process running smoothly.

The body continues to lay down scar tissue for up to 30 years post-injury, causing restrictions in movement (like a dam inhibiting the flow of a river). MLD, combined with fascial (connective tissue) manipulation, breaks up even decades-old scar tissue, freeing and bringing new life to the area.

• Facial Surgery

• Top Surgery

• Bottom Surgery

No matter what stage of your journey you find yourself in, TransWellness is here to support you.