Preoperative and Postoperative Nursing Considerations for the Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Patient

Lagdamen, Liza L.; Benitez, Maeve O.; Fox, J.; Fitzpatrick, Marian

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-62927-8_68

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“… 32–34 Additionally, multiple surgeons performing mastopexy have incorporated MLD into their postoperative protocols. 35 , 36 There are few studies evaluating the use of MLD in reduction mammaplasty, but some studies have shown altered lymphatic drainage following breast procedures, including breast reduction, suggesting a potential benefit for the incorporation of MLD into postoperative management. 37 , 38 …”

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The Utility of Lymphatic Massage in Cosmetic Procedures

Marxen¹,

Shauly²,

Goel³

et al. 2023

Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum

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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 non-surgical treatment modalities have been developed to attempt to reduce the incidence and symptoms associated with lymphedema. Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), a component of complete decongestive therapy (CDT) 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.

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