FAQs

Beautiful results begin with informed recovery.

Q: Why is lymphatic drainage important after surgery? 
A: Vodder Method Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) gently stimulates your lymphatic system to reduce swelling, prevent fluid buildup (like seromas), speed up circulation, and support your body’s healing response. It also improves comfort and helps your results settle more quickly. 

 

Q: What about scar therapy , do I really need it? 
A: Yes! Skilled scar therapy will protect your surgical investment by making sure your incisions heal flatter, softer and more discreetly for the most confident outcome.

*Scar Healing Is an Active Biological Process
Scars don’t just “fade naturally.” Without proper care, scar tissue can thicken, harden, and tether, leading to raised scars, poor texture, restricted movement, and distorted surgical contours. 

*Early Intervention = Best Results
Evidence shows that beginning professional scar therapy within 2–3 weeks post-op (once medically cleared) leads to flatter, softer, more refined scars. 

*Manual Scar Mobilization Improves Appearance
Precise, skilled scar therapy helps: 

  • Realign collagen fibers 

  • Increase skin flexibility 

  • Reduce tightness, pulling, and discomfort 

  • Prevent hypertrophic (raised) or keloid-like scars 

*Silicone Alone Is Not Enough
While silicone sheets and gels are helpful, they must be paired with professional manual techniques to fully optimize scar appearance and tissue quality. 

*Protect Your Surgical Investment
Smooth, supple, minimally visible scars are essential to achieving the most beautiful, polished final aesthetic.

Q: Do you offer at-home visits? 
A: Yes. All services are offered in the comfort of your home. I travel within a 30-minute service radius from Anderson Township, OH. Extended service area visits are possible for an additional fee.  

Q: How many sessions will I need? 
A: Most clients benefit from: 

  • 2–3 lymphatic sessions per week for the first 2–3 weeks 

  • 2 scar therapy sessions per week for several weeks after, as healing has progressed

  • Based on the best available evidence, here is what we recommend after many common procedures:

Liposuction 

  • Why: Liposuction causes trauma to the lymphatic system and surrounding tissues, leading to fluid retention and swelling. 

  • Benefit: Lymphatic massage helps remove excess fluid and reduce fibrosis (hard lumps under the skin). 

  • Recommended Follow-Up: 

  • Sessions: 6–12 sessions of MLD and 12 sessions of scar therapy  

  • Start: MLD can begin 3–5 days post-op (as soon as you are cleared by your surgeon) 

  • Frequency: MLD 2–3 times per week for the first few weeks, introducing scar therapy around week 2-3. 

 

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) 

  • Why: This procedure often disrupts lymphatic flow due to large incisions and tissue repositioning. 

  • Benefit: Lymphatic massage helps reduce fluid build-up and swelling and promotes smoother healing. 

  • Recommended Follow-Up: 

  • Sessions: 10–15 sessions of MLD and 12 sessions of scar therapy 

  • Start: MLD can begin around 7 days post-op (when drains are removed and you are cleared by your surgeon) 

  • Frequency: MLD 2–3 times a week for the first few weeks, introducing scar therapy around week 2-3. 

 

Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) 

  • Why: Involves fat grafting and liposuction, both of which contribute to post-op swelling. 

  • Benefit: Lymphatic massage helps reduce fluid build-up and swelling which in turn minimizes contour irregularities. 

  • Recommended Follow-Up: 

  • Sessions: 8–12 sessions of MLD and 12 sessions of scar therapy 

  • Start: MLD can begin around 5–7 days post-op (as soon as you are cleared by your surgeon) 

  • Frequency: MLD 2–3 times per week for the first few weeks, introducing scar therapy around week 2-3. 

 

Breast Augmentation / Reduction / Lift 

  • Why: These surgeries involve considerable tissue manipulation and swelling. 

  • Benefit: Lymphatic massage can reduce swelling and help the breasts settle into their final shape more evenly. 

  • Recommended Follow-Up: 

  • Sessions: 6–10 sessions of MLD and 12 sessions of scar therapy 

  • Start: MLD can begin around 5–7 days post-op (as soon as you are cleared by your surgeon) 

  • Frequency: 1–2 times per week for the first few weeks, introducing scar therapy around week 2-3. 

 

Facelift (Rhytidectomy) 

  • Why: Swelling and bruising are common in the facial area. 

  • Benefit: Gentle lymphatic massage helps drain excess fluid and improve facial contour more quickly. 

  • Recommended Follow-Up: 

  • Sessions: 4–8 sessions of MLD and 12 sessions of scar therapy 

  • Start: 4–7 days post-op (once bruising has stabilized and sutures are secure, and you have been cleared by your surgeon) 

  • Frequency: 1–2 times per week for the first few weeks, introducing scar therapy around week 2-3. 

 

Neck Lift / Chin Liposuction 

  • Why: Swelling and tightness can impact appearance and comfort. 

  • Benefit: Lymphatic massage encourages proper fluid drainage and reduces the risk of hardening or uneven healing. 

  • Recommended Follow-Up: 

  • Sessions: 4–8 sessionsof MLD and 12 sessions of scar therapy 

  • Start: 3–5 days post-op (once you have been cleared by your surgeon) 

  • Frequency: 1–2 times per week for the first few weeks, introducing scar therapy around week 2-3.