“Hi! I'm feeling pretty good. I took a long nap after I got home and ended up sleeping for about 12 hours!” - this is an email I received from a client after a 1 hour MLD massage on abdomen for swelling after liposuction and fat transfer to breast after mastectomy. 

Why am I sharing it with you? Because Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is often described as a type of massage that supports the body’s lymphatic system. One giant misconception of MLD is that its only purpose is reducing swelling. This gentle, skin stretching technique can do so much more. 

First, let’s take a look at exactly what we mean by MLD, and then we will take a look at what researchers have found about the health benefits of MLD.