Type
Facial Rejuvenation
Duration
45 min
What's included
3 deliverables in this treatment
- Certified manual lymphatic drainage by specialist lymphotherapist
- Proximal clearing sequence before distal treatment
- Post-session self-care and home exercise advice
Certified manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) by a specialist lymphotherapist at MEDIKAP Pardubice, performed under the medical supervision of MUDr. Natálie Kaplanová. Manual lymphatic drainage uses very light, rhythmic skin-stretching strokes in the direction of lymphatic flow to stimulate the superficial lymphatic collectors and facilitate fluid transport from congested peripheral tissues. Unlike conventional massage, MLD avoids deep tissue pressure — the lymphatic capillaries lie just under the dermis and require gentle, repetitive stretching rather than force. Available for lower limbs (750 Kč) or face and neck (900 Kč); primarily indicated for lymphoedema and post-operative swelling, but also used for facial puffiness and sinus congestion.
About this treatment
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) at MEDIKAP is performed by a certified lymphotherapist working within a medical dermatology practice — a distinction that matters for patients seeking MLD for a medical indication (post-mastectomy lymphoedema, post-surgical swelling, lipoedema) rather than relaxation.
The technique was developed by Danish physiotherapist Emil Vodder in the 1930s and systematised into several clinical schools (Vodder, Földi, Casley-Smith). At MEDIKAP, the certified lymphotherapist performs treatment according to clinical training, with the exact protocol adapted to the indication.
MLD uses exceptionally light, repetitive strokes — typically applying only 30–40 mmHg of skin pressure — in a proximal-to-distal clearing sequence before returning to the distal affected zone. This order ensures the receiving lymphatic collectors are unloaded before the peripheral tissues are encouraged to drain. The superficial lymphatic capillaries that MLD targets are only 1–2 cell layers thick; heavy pressure would compress rather than stimulate them.
Good to know
- Lower limbs price
- 750 Kč per session
- Face and neck price
- 900 Kč per session
- Performed by
- Certified lymphotherapist
- Medical supervision
- MUDr. Natálie Kaplanová
- Session duration
- 30–45 minutes
Who is this for?
Lymphoedema, post-surgical swelling, lipoedema, facial puffiness, heavy legs, post-aesthetic procedure recovery
Preparation required
Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Avoid large meals immediately before. Drink water before and after your session. Disclose any recent surgery, DVT history, or active infection.
About the clinic
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Clinical team
The clinic is led by MUDr. Natálie Kaplanová, a specialist dermatologist and venereologist who serves as director and primary physician. She is supported by two nurses, Monika Leciánová and Martina Pelikánová, and a certified lymphotherapist who performs manual and machine-assisted lymphatic drainage. MUDr. Kaplanová personally carries out all injectable aesthetic procedures, including botulinum toxin injections and…
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Treatment highlights
- Certified manual lymphatic drainage by specialist lymphotherapist
- Proximal clearing sequence before distal treatment
+1 more item in What's included
750 Kč (lower limbs); 900 Kč (face and neck). Certified lymphotherapist. Typically performed as a series for oedema management; frequency determined at assessment.