Laura's Touch

After a tummy tuck, liposuction or a combination of cosmetic procedures, your attention naturally turns to recovery. Swelling and tightness can make movement feel unfamiliar. You may wonder how long swelling lasts, when you can have massage and whether you will need several treatments.   At Laura's Touch in Hayes, Bromley, we provide specialist Post-Operative Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Post-Op MLD) designed around your procedure, medical history and surgeon's instructions. Here is what to know before booking. Why does swelling happen after cosmetic surgery? Surgery causes a controlled injury to body tissues. The body's normal healing response involves inflammation and increased fluid in the area. Liposuction can also temporarily disrupt small lymphatic vessels, while a tummy tuck may involve extensive tissue work and, sometimes, muscle repair.   The lymphatic system helps collect excess fluid from tissues and return it to the circulation. After surgery, this proces...

 Feeling puffy, uncomfortable or as though your clothes fit differently from one day to the next? You are not alone. Fluid retention can fluctuate with heat, travel, hormones and long periods of sitting. For some people, the result is a temporary feeling of heaviness or swelling. Brazilian Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Brazilian MLD) is a hands-on wellness treatment that may help with fluid-related puffiness while offering a relaxing, sculpting-focused experience.  At Laura's Touch in Hayes, Bromley, our Signature Brazilian MLD is tailored to your individual needs. Understanding what the treatment can and cannot do is the best starting point. What is Brazilian Manual Lymphatic Drainage? Your lymphatic system is a network of vessels, lymph nodes and tissues that helps maintain fluid balance and supports immune function. Unlike the circulatory system, it does not have a heart-like pump. Normal breathing, movement and muscle activity all contribute to lymph flow. Brazilian ...

You do not have to be a professional athlete to experience tight muscles, restricted movement or exercise-related aches and pains. Whether you run at weekends, lift weights in the gym, play competitive sport, spend long hours sitting at a desk or simply lead an active lifestyle, muscular tension can affect the way you move and feel. If you are searching for Sports Therapy Bromley services, you may be wondering what actually happens during an appointment and whether sports massage is suitable for you. At Laura’s Touch , treatments are tailored to the individual rather than following exactly the same massage routine for every client. Here is what you can expect. What Is Sports Therapy and Sports Massage? The terms sports therapy and sports massage are sometimes used interchangeably online, although they are not exactly the same thing. Sports massage is a hands-on treatment focused primarily on muscles and soft tissues. It may incorporate a range of massage techniques according to areas ...