The Utility of Lymphatic Massage in Cosmetic Procedures
Abstract Lymphedema is a severe debilitating disease characterized by the accumulation of excessive protein-rich fluid in the interstitial space. Given the severe morbidity associated with this disease process, various surgical and nonsurgical treatment modalities...
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2023-02-01
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Abstract
Lymphedema is a severe debilitating disease characterized by the accumulation of excessive protein-rich fluid in the interstitial space. Given the severe morbidity associated with this disease process, various surgical and nonsurgical treatment modalities have been developed to attempt to reduce the incidence and symptoms associated with lymphedema. Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a component of complete decongestive therapy on-surgical treatment which has demonstrated benefit in reducing the development of lymphedema following surgery. Here we provide a review of literature on MLD and its potential mechanism of action. This paper aims to educate patients, physicians, and surgeons about MLD regarding its efficacy and utility in the treatment paradigm for lymphedema and to translate concepts from the treatment of lymphedema to cosmetic procedures.
Level of Evidence: 5
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| spelling | doaj.art-3a3f9de6f0c740b48babd73b82da98162023-07-03T10:52:50ZengOxford University PressAesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum2631-47972023-02-01510.1093/asjof/ojad023The Utility of Lymphatic Massage in Cosmetic ProceduresTroy Marxenhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-8943-4929Orr ShaulyPedram GoelTina TsanRebecca FariaDaniel J Gould Abstract Lymphedema is a severe debilitating disease characterized by the accumulation of excessive protein-rich fluid in the interstitial space. Given the severe morbidity associated with this disease process, various surgical and nonsurgical treatment modalities have been developed to attempt to reduce the incidence and symptoms associated with lymphedema. Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a component of complete decongestive therapy on-surgical treatment which has demonstrated benefit in reducing the development of lymphedema following surgery. Here we provide a review of literature on MLD and its potential mechanism of action. This paper aims to educate patients, physicians, and surgeons about MLD regarding its efficacy and utility in the treatment paradigm for lymphedema and to translate concepts from the treatment of lymphedema to cosmetic procedures. Level of Evidence: 5 https://academic.oup.com/asjopenforum/article-lookup/doi/10.1093/asjof/ojad023 |
| spellingShingle | Troy Marxen Orr Shauly Pedram Goel Tina Tsan Rebecca Faria Daniel J Gould The Utility of Lymphatic Massage in Cosmetic Procedures Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum |
| title | The Utility of Lymphatic Massage in Cosmetic Procedures |
| title_full | The Utility of Lymphatic Massage in Cosmetic Procedures |
| title_fullStr | The Utility of Lymphatic Massage in Cosmetic Procedures |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Utility of Lymphatic Massage in Cosmetic Procedures |
| title_short | The Utility of Lymphatic Massage in Cosmetic Procedures |
| title_sort | utility of lymphatic massage in cosmetic procedures |
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