Specialist Post-Op Recovery & Lymphatic Drainage in Cheshire
Recovering from surgery can involve more than allowing your incision to heal. Swelling, fluid retention, scar tightness and restricted movement can all affect how you feel and move during recovery.
At The Recovery Clinic in Wilmslow, Cheshire, we provide specialist post-operative treatments delivered by qualified physiotherapists with additional training in lymphatic drainage and scar therapy.
Our approach combines individual assessment, hands-on treatment and specialist technology to support your recovery following surgery. Every treatment is tailored to your procedure, stage of healing and individual needs.
Whether you’re recovering from cosmetic surgery, breast cancer surgery or joint replacement, we can help you navigate your recovery with evidence-informed, clinically led care.
Why Choose The Recovery Clinic?
Qualified physiotherapists: treatment informed by clinical assessment and an understanding of post-operative rehabilitation. Annabel is registered with MLD UK, reflecting her specialist training and commitment to professional standards.
Specialist training: additional expertise in medical lymphatic drainage and scar management.
Clinical technology: access to Lymphatouch® negative pressure therapy as part of your treatment where indicated. This clinical device uses controlled negative pressure to help mobilise soft tissues and support the management of swelling and tissue restrictions.
Individualised care: treatment tailored to your surgery, symptoms and stage of recovery.
Practical advice: guidance to help you manage your recovery between appointments.
Our aim is to help you recover with greater comfort, confidence and understanding of your body.
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A medical-grade Lymphatic Drainage massage, complimented by a 15 minute Red Light Therapy session. Focusing on the surgical site and immediate surrounding areas. Ideal for those planning surgeries such as liposuction, tummy tuck/abdominoplasty, facelifts, breast augmentation, breast explant surgery.
Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage before surgery:
reduces swelling and fluid retention (ideal for those having Liposuction)
improves circulation
detoxifies and prepares the body for surgery
strengthens immune system by stimulating lymphatics to help fight infection
reduces inflammation
prepares skin and tissues
promotes relaxation and reduces stress
supports better recovery
It is advised to avoid alcohol for 48 hours prior to your session.
£130 with Annabel in Wilmslow — Book Here
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A 45 minute specialist treatment designed to support your recovery following surgery, combining medical lymphatic drainage, scar therapy and kinesiotaping, where appropriate.
Your appointment includes an individual assessment and tailored treatment plan based on your surgery, stage of healing and presenting symptoms, for example, if you are between 0-6 weeks post op, treatment will be more focused on lymphatic drainage, and if you are 6+ weeks post op, treatment will be more focused on scar therapy.
Treatment may include:
Medical lymphatic drainage (MLD): to support lymphatic flow and help manage post-operative swelling.
Lymphatouch® negative pressure therapy: to address tissue tightness, fibrosis, swelling and scar restrictions where appropriate.
Specialist scar therapy: including myofascial release and scar massage to improve tissue mobility and address restrictions.
Aftercare advice: personalised guidance and self-management techniques to support your recovery between appointments.
Suitable following a range of surgical procedures, including tummy tuck, liposuction, breast augmentation, breast explant, breast reconstruction, cancer surgery and joint replacement.
Treatment can begin as early as 3 days after surgery for appropriate lymphatic drainage treatment, provided you have clearance from your surgeon. Scar therapy will only be introduced once the incision is appropriately healed and the scabs have fully come away.
Please avoid alcohol for 48 hours before your appointment.
No separate initial consultation is required. Your assessment and treatment are included in the appointment, with all techniques selected according to your individual needs and stage of recovery.
£100 with Annabel in Wilmslow — Book Here
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A 60 minute specialist treatment designed to support your recovery following surgery, combining medical lymphatic drainage, scar therapy, kinesiotaping and 15 minutes of Red Light Therapy, where appropriate.
Your appointment includes an individual assessment and tailored treatment plan based on your surgery, stage of healing and presenting symptoms, for example, if you are between 0-6 weeks post op, treatment will be more focused on lymphatic drainage, and if you are 6+ weeks post op, treatment will be more focused on scar therapy.
Treatment may include:
Medical lymphatic drainage (MLD): to support lymphatic flow and help manage post-operative swelling.
Lymphatouch® negative pressure therapy: to address tissue tightness, fibrosis, swelling and scar restrictions where appropriate.
Specialist scar therapy: including myofascial release and scar massage to improve tissue mobility and address restrictions.
Red light therapy: a 15-minute session to complement your post-operative recovery.
Aftercare advice: personalised guidance and self-management techniques to support your recovery between appointments.
Suitable following a range of surgical procedures, including tummy tuck, liposuction, breast augmentation, breast explant, breast reconstruction, cancer surgery and joint replacement.
Treatment can begin as early as 3 days after surgery for appropriate lymphatic drainage treatment, provided you have clearance from your surgeon. Scar therapy will only be introduced once the incision is appropriately healed and the scabs have fully come away.
Please avoid alcohol for 48 hours before your appointment.
No separate initial consultation is required. Your assessment and treatment are included in the appointment, with all techniques selected according to your individual needs and stage of recovery.
£130 with Annabel in Wilmslow — Book Here