No! We never charge extra for using the Lymphatouch :)

Medical lymphatic drainage is a gentle treatment to encourage the movement of lymph fluid through the body. It helps reduce welling, support recovery and promote healing.

Treatment may support:

• Post-surgical swelling or fibrosis

• Fluid retention

• Recovery after cosmetic or medical procedures

Great question! Firstly, we are medical professionals, and have completed over 135 hours of training in order to be able to deliver this specialist treatment. We are on the MLD UK register, which means we have received the highest quality training possible. This means that you’re in excellent hands if you have a medical condition, such as lymphoedema, or you have just had surgery.

Yes. Certain medical conditions make treatment unsuitable, including active infection, unmanaged heart conditions or active illness. A full health screening will be completed before treatment.

This depends on your symptoms, goals and medical history. If you’re having MLD for lymphoedema, you may have regular ongoing sessions weekly, bimonthly or monthly to help manage your swelling. If you’re having MLD following surgery, you may benefit from more regular sessions, either biweekly or weekly.

If you’re having scar therapy, “it’s a marathon, not a sprint”, and whilst many patients see immediate results, many need to try at least 3 sessions of scar therapy to see results.

If you’re having MCA Dry Tattooing for scars or stretch marks, you may find that you are thrilled with the results after just one session, but everyone is different. Most people need to have between 3-6 sessions of MCA to get the desired results.

Scar therapy can start as soon as your wounds have healed and your scabs have gone. If you're having radiotherapy, we advise you not to have any manual therapy/massage to the radiation zone for 2 weeks after finishing your radiotherapy treatment. If you’re having c-section scar therapy, we suggest (as a minimum) 6 weeks post-partum, once you’ve had your GP / consultant review.

If you’re having MCA Dry Tattooing, you need to wait until your scars or stretch marks are white. This can be assessed during a virtual or face to face consultation.

Wear loose-fitting and comfortable clothing to your sessions. If you’re having MCA, there may be some blood staining following the session.

No, we cannot erase scars or stretch marks, although we aim to improve the appearance as much as possible.

If you’re having MCA for stretch marks, you will find that the treatment will tighten the skin, make the stretch marks slightly darker and therefore less visible.

Annabel works directly with BUPA as a lymphatic drainage therapist and with WPA as a physiotherapist.

Whilst we don’t work directly with other health insurers, many health insurance providers are happy to reimburse physiotherapy or MLD sessions, including:

• c section scar therapy

• obstetric / postnatal physiotherapy

• lymphatic drainage (for lymphoedema or following oncoplastic surgery)

If you’re unsure, speak to your insurer or contact us before booking.