Myrtle Beach, SC
Post-Op Lymphatic Drainage Massage in Myrtle Beach, SC
Reduce swelling and recover more comfortably after surgery.
After surgery your lymphatic system is working overtime to clear trapped fluid. Manual lymphatic drainage uses light, rhythmic, directional strokes to move that fluid toward healthy nodes — no deep pressure, no strain on healing tissue. Sessions are customized to your procedure and stage of recovery, and always begin after your surgeon has cleared you for massage.
What this session does for you
Less swelling and fluid retention
Fluid is guided to working lymph nodes instead of settling in the tissue.
A more comfortable recovery
Pressure, tightness and heaviness ease so you can move and sleep better.
Smoother, more even healing
Consistent drainage helps discourage hardened, fibrotic pockets from forming.
Confidence in your aftercare
You leave with simple self-drainage and garment guidance for between visits.
Surgeries we support recovery from
BBL
Brazilian butt lift
Lipo 360
Liposuction of the full midsection
Tummy tuck
Abdominoplasty
Mommy makeovers
Combined body contouring procedures
Knee, hip & shoulder replacements
Joint replacement recovery
What to expect at your appointment
Intake and clearance
We review your procedure, date, drains, garments and your surgeon’s instructions.
Staged drainage
Light directional work opens the pathways first, then addresses the surgical area.
At-home plan
Positioning, hydration and gentle self-drainage you can repeat between sessions.
What clients say
“As a massage therapist, I’m very selective about who I refer my clients to… If you’re looking for someone for post-operative lymphatic drainage or simply want exceptional care, I highly recommend her. Your recovery will be in excellent hands!”
Frequently asked questions
When can I start after surgery?
Once your surgeon clears you for massage — often within the first week. Bring or forward that clearance and we will build the schedule around it.
How many sessions will I need?
Most clients book a series through the first four to six weeks, more often early on and tapering as swelling resolves.
Does it hurt?
No. The pressure is very light by design. Lymphatic work should never aggravate healing tissue.
Do I keep wearing my compression garment?
Yes. Follow your surgeon’s garment protocol — compression and drainage work together.
Serving Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand
Clients travel to Mel’s Wellness from across Horry and Georgetown counties — Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Garden City, Murrells Inlet, Socastee, Carolina Forest, Conway and Pawleys Island — as well as visitors staying along the Grand Strand. Same-week appointments are often available.