Managing swelling, week to week
Lymphoedema Treatment
Specialist treatment to manage swelling and support lymphatic drainage, with practical guidance for managing the condition day to day.
Overview
Lymphoedema is swelling that builds up when lymph cannot drain away as it should. It may follow surgery or cancer treatment, an injury, or have no clear cause at all.
We first establish your history of lymphoedema, assess the skin of the affected tissues and discuss your current management plan. Measurements are taken of the affected and unaffected limb at every appointment.
Education is given around optimal management of the condition, with emphasis on what happens between appointments, managing exercises and maintaining skin integrity.
Self lymphatic drainage is taught as a priority to assist with lymphatic drainage, and to promote confidence and independence in managing the condition.
We are able to measure for custom-made or off-the-shelf compression garments. More information about this will be discussed during the appointment.
Saarah talking a client through their management plan at the clinic
Training & Accreditation
Ideal For
- Post-surgical swelling
- After cancer treatment
- Long-term limb management
- Compression review
From
£100
Assessment & Measurement
Your history and the skin of the affected area assessed, with both limbs measured at every appointment.
Self Lymphatic Drainage
Taught as a priority, so you can support drainage yourself with confidence between appointments.
Compression Garments
Measuring for custom-made or off-the-shelf garments, and guidance on wearing them so they do their job.
Skin Care Advice
Day-to-day care that keeps the skin intact, because broken skin is the way infection gets in.
Benefits
What this treatment can do for you
Helps reduce and control swelling in the affected limb
Self lymphatic drainage taught, for confidence and independence
Guidance on wearing compression so it actually helps
Skin care advice that lowers the risk of infection
Regular review, so a change in the limb is noticed early
Pricing
Simple, transparent rates
*Appointment times are approximate and include around 15 minutes of consultation.
Blue Light Card holders receive 5% off. Upload a photo of your card when you book and Saarah will check it — the discount is then applied to your next appointment and every one after. One discount per booking; it cannot be combined with the opening offer.
Clients aged 65 and over receive 10% off with code OAP26 — enter it when you book. One discount per booking; it cannot be combined with the opening offer.
Full price list on the Pricing page.
Good to know
Medical considerations
A few things to be aware of before booking. If in doubt, get in touch and we'll advise.
Tell us about any history of cellulitis or skin infection in the area, and when it last happened.
Treatment is not carried out over active cellulitis or an untreated skin infection — that needs your GP first.
Tell us about any history of DVT or blood clots before treatment begins.
Heart or kidney problems change how much fluid it is safe to move, so we need to know about them.
Bring the compression garments or bandaging you already wear, so they can be checked rather than guessed at.
If the cause of the swelling has never been investigated, we may ask you to see your GP alongside treatment.
FAQs
Questions, answered
Do you offer manual lymphatic drainage?+
No. Self lymphatic drainage is taught instead, so you can support drainage yourself every day rather than only at appointments.
Will one session clear the swelling?+
No. Lymphoedema is managed rather than cured, and the day-to-day management between appointments does most of the work.
Do I still need my compression garments?+
Yes, and wearing them properly matters more than the treatment does. Part of the appointment is checking they still fit and still help.
What if I get an infection in the limb?+
Contact your GP promptly — cellulitis needs antibiotics first. Let us know as well, so we can pause and pick up once it has settled.
Can you measure me for a new garment?+
Yes. We can measure for custom-made or off-the-shelf compression garments, and the options will be discussed during your appointment.
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