Lymphatics by Liv

Something people don’t talk about enough… SWELLING!!

Post surgical swelling is very unpredictable. After surgery, the lymphatic vessels in the treated area are disrupted and tissue is compromised. At the same time, the body is busy regrowing new lymphatic pathways, a process called lymphangiogenesis, while the tissue itself is still reconnecting and repairing underneath the scar. With lack of movement, general anaesthetic, and likely a lack of good nutrition and hydration, you get days where the swelling is barely there and days where it’s really pronounced. This was one of those really swollen days.

And look what happened in under an hour.

Post operative MLD is a really gentle skin stretch, breath work…. and knowledge! By gently directing fluid away from the scar itself, it takes pressure off the healing tissue and supports the wound healing process while those new pathways are still forming. At no point should machines or wooden tools be used.

Swelling like this is so normal at 8 week. It just means the lymphatic system needs a little help moving things along, and that’s exactly what I’m here for.

If you are having plastic surgery, please get in contact and we can discuss a bespoke plan for your surgery as it is not one size fits all!

Love Liv xo

💜 August is now FULLY BOOKED! 💜

August has actually been fully booked for quite a while now, but due to such high demand, I’ve been struggling to keep up with my socials, so I’m only just getting around to posting this! 🥹💜

A huge thank you to everyone who’s booked in with me and has been in the diary for months! I honestly appreciate every single one of you! 💜

If you’d still like to try get an appointment in August, please make sure you join my Fresha Waitlist.

Simply start the booking process as if you’re making an appointment. Under the available dates, you’ll see the option to “Go to next available date” or “Join Waitlist.” Tap Join Waitlist and enter the exact dates and times you’re available.

If I get a cancellation that matches your availability, I’ll be able to book you in! 💜

✨ My next available appointment is 17th September.

Thank you all so much for keeping me so busy and being so kind. It’s just little old me trying to keep afloat!

Liv xo

WHY JUST “PUMPING YOUR LYMPH NODES” IS NOT ENOUGH 🚫

You’ve seen the videos. The “secret 6” nodes. The “specific 7.” The influencers showing you exactly where to press for instant lymphatic drainage. ✨

It’s not going to do you any harm, but is it actually doing much if you’re not doing the other work to get the fluid there in the first place? Honestly? Not really. It is not the key to sorting your lymphatic issues like many are suggesting.

Yes, pumping your lymph nodes helps clear what’s already sitting in them. But…

It doesn’t make your body call for more fluid to move. So without anything else, it’s actually not really doing anything.

Your lymph doesn’t just appear at the nodes… Well, it sort of does as breathing helps but… it can need a little extra help to be directed there. Through your vessels, through your tissues, along specific pathways. And that requires actual work from a trained lymphatic therapist, not just someone you have seen online!

This work will never feel “just” like a massage to me... 💜

Every treatment is tailored to the person in front of me, so whether we’re focusing on fluid retention, bloating, recovery or simply helping the body feel more balanced again, everything is always specific to your individual needs.

I truly am so grateful for every client who trusts me with their care ✨

Liv x

"No awkwardness at all, just super genuine and reassuring."

Honestly, that's one of the nicest compliments I could receive!

I want every client who walks through my door to feel comfortable, supported, and completely at ease. The treatment is important, but so is the experience you have while you're here.

Thank you, Hannah, for trusting me and taking the time to leave such a lovely review. It truly means so much ✨

A little reminder of what gentle, consistent lymphatic work can do ✨

There’s nothing harsh or extreme about this process, just supporting the body properly and helping reduce fluid retention and puffiness naturally.

I’m still obsessed with how much lighter and more sculpted the body can look and feel after lymphatic treatment 💜

WHAT WILL HELP YOUR LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

💜 Manual lymphatic drainage (directing fluid toward the nodes)
💜 Deep diaphragmatic breathing
💜 Movement & exercise
💜 Rebounding & vibration plates, working your fascia and one of my faves… calf raises!!

Those viral nodes around your collarbone, chest and neck? A great starting point! Especially for starting your MLD treatment in clinic, but they’re just one piece of a much bigger picture.

Pumping your nodes clears what’s there, but you need to do the work too!

Liv x