Ep. 17 -Enhancing Post-Breast Reconstruction Outcomes with Manual Lymphatic Drainage with Kathleen Lisson, LMT, CLT

About this episode

Kathleen Lisson discusses enhancing post-breast reconstruction outcomes through manual lymphatic drainage and shares insights on recovery and scar management.

In this episode of 'Collaborative Connections,' hosted by Ericka Clinton and sponsored by the Society for Oncology Massage and the Society for Oncology Esthetics, massage therapist and educator Kathleen Leeson returns to discuss breast reconstruction surgery.  Kathleen, a certified lymphedema therapist, health coach, and yoga instructor, shares her expertise on different types of breast reconstruction surgeries, particularly diep flap and implant-based methods. She discusses the physical and emotional aspects of post-surgery recovery, including the importance of lymphatic drainage and scar management.  Kathleen also addresses the disparities in access to breast reconstruction and offers practical advice for clients dealing with surgical scars and chronic pain.  Topics Discussed:  Flap-Based Reconstruction Surgery  Diep Flap Surgery Details  Post-Operative Lymphatic Drainage  Surgeon Referral Importance  Swelling Management Techniques  Compression Garment Strategies  Managing Recovery Expectations  Use of Liposuction  Post-Surgery Concerns  Managing Scar Pain  Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and…

People in this episode

Host: Ericka Clinton

Guest: Kathleen Lisson

Topics covered

• breast reconstruction surgery
• manual lymphatic drainage
• post-operative recovery
• scar management
• lymphedema therapy
• patient advocacy

Keywords

• breast reconstruction
• lymphedema
• manual lymphatic drainage
• scar management
• post-operative care
• deep flap surgery
• implant-based reconstruction

Sponsors

Society for Oncology Massage, Society for Oncology Esthetics

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