Post-operative lymphatic care in Calgary
Loam & Moss provides post-operative manual lymphatic drainage in Calgary for people managing swelling and recovery concerns after surgery. Treatment is the focus of our appointments, supported by assessment and practical recovery guidance. Your therapist plans care around your procedure, stage of healing, and surgical team’s instructions.
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Who is post-operative lymphatic care for?
This service is for people recovering from liposuction, a tummy tuck, breast surgery, arm, thigh or body lifts, facial surgery and other operations, when swelling, skin changes or limited movement are part of recovery. You can contact us before surgery to plan ahead. We review your procedure, symptoms and stage of healing to set the timing and focus of treatment, and we work from your surgical team’s instructions.
Lymphatic care complements your surgical follow-up. For guidance on early assessment and planning recovery care, visit Lymphatic care after surgery.
If you had plastic surgery, our guide to lymphatic care after plastic surgery covers each procedure.
What can your appointment include?
Raegan Brumer is a Registered Massage Therapist, Licensed Practical Nurse, Post-Operative Recovery Specialist and Certified Lymphedema Therapist. Available care includes:
- Assessment of swelling, skin, movement, and the incision where relevant
- Manual lymphatic drainage using light, directed movements
- Measurements to track changes between visits
- Wound-care education within her scope
How do you arrange care?
- Book online. Choose an appointment time through Jane App from our contact page. We do not provide manual lymphatic drainage during the first 48 hours after surgery.
- Complete your forms. Jane App sends health-history and consent forms before your visit. Include your procedure, surgery date, current concerns, and any instructions from your surgical team.
- Attend your assessment. You’ll discuss your recovery and agree on care before treatment begins.
Tell us about any mobility or positioning needs before your visit. See location and access for the clinic address and access details.
When treatment waits
Treatment waits:
- during the first 48 hours after surgery, or longer if your surgical team advises it
- if you have new or unexplained swelling, which needs medical assessment first
- if you have a fever, worsening redness, increasing pain or unusual wound drainage, which your surgical team should see first
How much does treatment cost?
| Appointment length | Fee |
|---|---|
| 60 minutes | $125 |
| 90 minutes | $170 |
Fees are before applicable tax. Your first visit is 75 minutes for $125, the price of a 1-hour treatment, and includes a 15-minute assessment at no charge.
When should you contact your surgical team?
Contact your surgical team for fever, increasing redness or warmth, worsening pain, unusual wound drainage, signs of infection, or new or persistent fluid-filled swelling that may indicate a seroma.1 Seek urgent medical assessment for new, painful swelling. Call 911 for sudden trouble breathing, chest pain, or fainting.2
Care after surgery, in photographs
Photographs taken by Raegan during care and shared with each client's written permission. Every person and every condition is different, so these show what care looked like for these clients, not a result to expect.
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Upper-arm lift and liposuction, and after a course of MLD and post-operative care -
Early recovery after abdominoplasty with drains in place, before and after a course of MLD and post-operative care -
Tummy tuck with 360 liposuction and swelling before and after a course of MLD and post-operative care -
Abdominal swelling and skin texture before and after post-operative care -
Vertical abdominal scar following multiple surgeries before and after MLD -
Foot and ankle lymphedema around healed surgical sites and skin grafts, before and after a course of MLD -
360 liposuction before and after a post-operative manual lymphatic drainage session
Frequently asked questions
How soon after surgery can I have lymphatic drainage?
We do not provide lymphatic drainage within the first 48 hours after surgery. Treatment may need to wait longer, depending on your procedure, recovery, and surgical team’s advice. You can enquire before surgery to discuss planning.
How many appointments will I need?
The number and frequency of appointments depend on your symptoms, recovery, and response to care. We generally recommend two appointments per week for the first few weeks and then appointments can be spaced further apart depending on your results. Your therapist will discuss follow-up after assessing you. There is no fixed course of treatment that suits every procedure or person.
Do you change dressings or help with surgical drains?
Rae can assess surgical incisions and wounds and provide education about wound care within her scope of practice. If you have wound packing, surgical drains, a wound VAC, or are receiving care from a wound-care specialist, lymphatic treatment can often be adapted around these areas when appropriate. Rae does not provide wound packing or replace specialized wound care. If there are signs of infection, delayed healing, or other concerns, you may be advised to contact your surgical or wound-care team.
Can I claim treatment through massage therapy insurance?
Eligible treatment provided by a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) may be covered under your massage therapy benefits, depending on your plan. Confirm that your insurer accepts the provider and specific treatment before booking.3 We do not currently offer direct billing.
Sources
- University Health Network. After My Surgery: Recovery and Self-care. Accessed 2026-09-19. uhn.ca
- MyHealth.Alberta.ca. Deep Vein Thrombosis: Care Instructions. Accessed 2026-09-19. myhealth.alberta.ca
- Canada Life. Massage therapy insurance. Accessed 2026-09-19. Supports plan-dependent benefits, not confirmation of coverage for this provider or service. canadalife.com