Type
Massage Therapy
Duration
30 min
What's included
3 deliverables in this treatment
- 30 or 60-minute manual lymphatic drainage session by certified therapist
- Assessment of oedema pattern and selection of drainage sequence
- Post-treatment advice on self-drainage exercises and compression garments
Manual lymphatic drainage at AKESO Dermatologie uses the Vodder-derived technique of light, rhythmic hand movements applied in precise anatomical sequences to stimulate lymph flow. Unlike traditional massage, the pressure is intentionally gentle — working on the superficial lymphatic capillaries just beneath the skin rather than the muscle layer. Sessions are 30 or 60 minutes, and a 5-session pack provides a cost saving over individual appointments. The technique is indicated for post-surgical swelling, lymphoedema, chronic fluid retention, and as a complement to aesthetic procedures.
About this treatment
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a specialised therapeutic massage technique developed by Dr. Emil Vodder in the 1930s and refined into the method practised in European medical centres today. Unlike conventional sports or relaxation massage — which applies firm pressure to reach muscle tissue — MLD uses specifically light, rhythmic, skin-stretching movements that open and stimulate the superficial lymphatic capillaries, which lie just 1–2 mm beneath the…
The movements follow precise anatomical sequences: therapists work from proximal lymph node clusters outward, clearing each region before moving distally. This creates a pressure gradient that draws lymph through the vessels toward the drainage points. Sessions at AKESO Dermatologie follow this orthodox protocol, performed by a certified therapist.
Pricing and durations: - 30 minutes: 800 Kč single; 3,800 Kč for 5-session pack (760 Kč/session) - 60 minutes: 1,600 Kč single (no pack listed at this duration)
Good to know
- Technique
- Vodder-derived manual lymphatic drainage
- 30-min single
- 800 Kč
- 5-session pack (30 min)
- 3,800 Kč
- 60-min single
- 1,600 Kč
Who is this for?
Post-surgical recovery (especially aesthetic procedures), lymphoedema management, chronic fluid retention, stress reduction, and as a complement to body sculpting programmes.
Preparation required
Arrive with clean skin. Do not eat a heavy meal in the hour before the session. Inform the therapist of any recent surgery, active infections, DVT history, or implanted devices.
About the clinic
Reviews, team and credentials
Independent review links and clinic-reported team information.
Clinical team
AKESO POLIKLINIKA employs over 50 specialist physicians across its departments. The aesthetic medicine division is led by MUDr. Arina Yudina, a physician specialising in aesthetic dermatology and psychiatry. The dental implantology and oral surgery department is headed by MUDr. Vladimír Machoň, a qualified maxillofacial surgeon. Orthodontics are overseen by MDDr. Sandra Hlinovská. Periodontal care is led by MDDr.…
Languages: Czech, English
What clients say
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Treatment highlights
- 30 or 60-minute manual lymphatic drainage session by certified therapist
- Assessment of oedema pattern and selection of drainage sequence
+1 more item in What's included
30-minute single session: 800 Kč; 5-session pack: 3,800 Kč (760 Kč/session). 60-minute single session: 1,600 Kč. Performed by a certified therapist at AKESO Dermatologie.