Lymphatic Massage After Plastic Surgery
100 of the most common questions about manual lymphatic drainage — answered by a board-certified plastic surgeon and a veteran lymphatic massage therapist.
A Practical Guide for Patients and Practitioners
Drawing on hundreds of post-op recovery cases, Ruth Mueller and Dr. Max Yeslev walk readers through what to expect during MLD recovery, how to choose a qualified therapist, the science behind lymphatic drainage, and self-care techniques that support healing between sessions.
A Surgeon and a Therapist, in Conversation
Born from years of collaborative post-op recovery work in Atlanta — one perspective from inside the operating room, the other from the table that follows.
A Practical Recovery Companion
What MLD Is
How Manual Lymphatic Drainage works and why it accelerates post-surgical recovery.
Pre-Op Preparation
Strategies that reduce swelling and bruising before you ever step into the OR.
Self-Massage Techniques
Gentle techniques you can use at home between professional sessions.
Choosing a Therapist
What credentials to look for and the questions to ask before booking.
Recovery Timelines
What to expect after BBL, tummy tuck, liposuction, and facelift procedures.
Red Flags to Watch For
Warning signs during recovery and when to call your surgeon.
“If your body is healing from surgery, this book is the manual nobody handed you in pre-op.”
Written for Patients and Practitioners
Patients
Preparing for or recovering from plastic surgery.
Massage Therapists
Adding MLD to their professional practice.
Plastic Surgeons
Looking to support patient recovery outcomes.