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Are you a woman living on the Costa del Sol...

And are considering having a surgical procedure? Whether the surgery be a cosmetic touch-up, a hip or knee replacement or surgery for breast cancer, let me help you feel more comfortable during your recovery and optimise your healing process. Afterall, you want the best result from your investment of time and money, don't you?

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Are you a woman living on the Costa del Sol...

And are considering having a surgical procedure? Whether the surgery be a cosmetic touch-up, a hip or knee replacement or surgery for breast cancer, let me help you feel more comfortable during your recovery and optimise your healing process. Afterall, you want the best result from your investment of time and money, don't you?

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THE RECOVERY PROCESS

Any surgical procedure causes immense trauma to your body. In the early days and weeks after your procedure, your body goes through four phases of wound healing and each phase cannot commence until the previous phase has completed.

Phase Two of wound healing, the Inflammatory Phase when swelling occurs, is the most important phase of your recovery.

If inflammation extends beyond its normal time-frame, the swelling that contains lots of cellular debris, lingers in your tissues, this fluid can have a negative effect on wound healing and consequently a detrimental effect on your final result.

The Importance of Planning Your Recovery

Your surgery is only half of the story. The recovery is the other half. So, it is just as important to plan your recovery as it is to plan your surgery. Give your body it's best opportunity to heal optimally by improving your lifestyle well in advance.

By integrating Lymphatic Massage Therapy before and after your surgery, along with wearing the correct medical postop compression garments, you will help reduce your postoperative swelling more quickly, making your feel much more comfortable. When you reduce swelling and remove inflammatory debris from the tissues, your scarring process is enhanced. 

One of the most common issues after Brazilian Butt Lift surgery, or VASER Liposuction is FIBROSIS. So, to prepare your body and give it the best opportunity to heal optimally and avoid fibrosis, I advise that you put lifestyle changes in action at least 3 months prior to your surgery. This should include improving your diet and exercise regime. 

Not sure where to start? Let me help you put a plan in action so you are optimising your healing process and enhancing the result of your procedure. 

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Everyone has different needs. So your post-op care is based on YOUR needs.

I know every body is different. Your body is different from your friend's. It is different from your family. So, the treatment your receive will likely be different to someone who had the same procedure.

Your treatment plan will have some or all of these specialist therapies included. But, the frequency and number of each therapy will vary depending on your surgery, presentation and needs.

A Note From Petra...

Lymphatic Massage has become an increasingly popular treatment offered by many beauty therapists and spas. However, the difference in the training they receive and the training and experience I have are worlds apart. 

My training gives me in-depth knowledge not only of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Lymphatic System but also the Pathophysiology. This means I understand HOW the Lymphatic System works, HOW it functions and HOW important it is to your body.

If you have a compromised Lymphatic System (surgery will compromise your Lymphatic function!) and you have treatment with a therapist that doesn't fully understand the pathophysiology of the Lymphatic system, they could be doing you more harm than good.

When you come to me for treatment, you can be assured you are having treatment from one of THE most experienced therapists on the Costa del Sol.

I introduced and integrated Lymphatic Massage Therapist into the pre and postoperative care packages of London Bridge Plastic Surgery in Wimpole Street, London. This was the first plastic surgery clinic in the United Kingdom to offer Lymphatic Massage Therapy on-site to every surgical patient.

My clinic Medical Therapies London Ltd, based in Harley Street, London treated local, national and international patients following Breast Cancer Surgery, Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery and Venous Surgery.

If you live in and around Marbella, Estepona and Sotogrande on the Costa del Sol I now bring my expertise and specialist care to you in the privacy of your own home. 

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A Note From Petra...

Lymphatic Massage has become an increasingly popular treatment offered by many beauty therapists and spas. However, the difference in the training they receive and the training and experience I have are worlds apart. 

My training gives me in-depth knowledge not only of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Lymphatic System but also the Pathophysiology. This means I understand HOW the Lymphatic System works, HOW it functions and HOW important it is to your body.

If you have a compromised Lymphatic System (surgery will compromise your Lymphatic function!) and you have treatment with a therapist that doesn't fully understand the pathophysiology of the Lymphatic system, they could be doing you more harm than good.

When you come to me for treatment, you can be assured you are having treatment from one of THE most experienced therapists on the Costa del Sol.

In 2011 I introduced and integrated Lymphatic Massage Therapist into the pre and postoperative care packages of London Bridge Plastic Surgery in Wimpole Street, London. We were the first plastic surgery clinic in the United Kingdom to offer Lymphatic Massage Therapy on-site to every surgical patient.

In 2015 I opened Medical Therapies London Ltd in Harley Street, the renowned medical area of London where I treated local, national and international patients following Breast Cancer Surgery, Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery and Venous Surgery.

I now bring my expertise and specialist care to you in the discretion and privacy of your own home in and around Marbella, Estepona and Sotogrande on the Costa del Sol.

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Individual Treatments & Services

Treatments and services can be booked on an individual or package basis. Discount available for block bookings. Packages available on request.

Lymphatic Massage Therapy

A gentle, relaxing form of massage which attains and sustains lymphatic function. Benefits include:

  • Reduces swelling by encouraging tissue fluid into the lymphatic system
  • Improves wound healing when fluid reduces
  • Contributes to relaxation further benefiting wound healing
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Postoperative Compression

Medical compression to compliment Lymphatic Massage Therapy. Advice and fitting service. Includes:

  • Advice on the correct compression for your procedure
  • Fitting service to ensure correct fit
  • Provision of additional foam inserts to benefit fluid reduction and reduce lumps and bumps
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Lifestyle Advice

A healthy lifestyle will have a positive impact on your recovery process. By improving your diet and exercise regime, you...

  • Optimise wound healing by increasing certain macro and micro-nutrients
  • Reduce and maintain fluid/swelling by incorporating safe exercises
  • Enhance the overall result of your procedure
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Lymphatic K-Taping

An additional effective therapy that gently helps reduce swelling after Lymphatic Massage Therapy. Benefits include:

  • Reduction of swelling in tricky to access areas
  • Can easily be done yourself, following guidance
  • Excellent therapy for lower back, face, neck and breast swelling
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Scar Tissue & Fibrosis Therapy

A slow, gentle yet profoundly effective treatment to improve and reduce scarring and fibrosis. Benefits include:

  • Reduces lumps and bumps (fibrosis) that often occur after liposuction
  • Improves aesthethic appearance of surface scars
  • Improves pain and discomfort caused by tight, tethered scars
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Relaxation Techniques

Stress complicates the healing process. The stress hormone Cortisol, causes dysregulation in wound healing. By integrating relaxation techniques you:

  • Reduce stress and improve wound healing
  • Optimise the scarring process and scar formation
  • Enhance the overall result of your surgery
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