Ep. 17 -Enhancing Post-Breast Reconstruction Outcomes with Manual Lymphatic Drainage with Kathleen Lisson, LMT, CLT
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 Timestamps00:00 Introduction and Welcome 02:07 Breast Reconstruction Surgery Overview 03:12 Deep Flap Surgery Details 08:03 Implant-Based Reconstruction and Fat Grafting 11:30 Advocating for Better Outcomes 12:13 Advances in Oncology and Fat Grafting 13:03 Equity in Breast Reconstruction 14:16 Innovations in Surgical Techniques 16:19 Capsular Contracture and Pain Management 19:24 Liposuction and Fat Transfer 27:38 Lymphatic Drainage and Healing 33:04 Scar Management and Emotional Healing More About Kathleen Lisson, LMT, CLT Sign up for Kathleen’s Free CE class: https://plasticsurgeryrecoverymassage.teachable.com/p/manual-lymphatic-drainage-more-than-edema-reduction Follow Kathleen on Instagram: @stressreductionforlymphedema Learn more about Kathleen on her website: http://kathleenhelenlisson.com/ Kathleen Helen Lisson is board certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork and is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. She helps clients with lymphedema and lipedema as well as clients who have had plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery after cancer. She has spoken at the American Vein and Lymphatic Society, Fat Disorders Resource Society, International Society of Lymphology, MLD UK, National Lymphedema Network and Society for Oncology Massage conferences. Kathleen’s writing focuses on providing education resources for her clients with lymphedema and lipedema and her fellow Lymphedema Therapists. She is the author of Swollen, Bloated and Puffy, Lipedema Treatment Guide, Plastic Surgery Recovery Handbook, Southern California Plastic Surgery Cookbook, Mindful Strategies for Adults with Adverse Childhood Experiences and Stress Reduction for Lymphedema. She is a coauthor of the Standard of Care for Lipedema in the United States, which was funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and published in the journal Phlebology. While not working, Kathleen enjoys historical fiction, running and yoga. She lives with her husband Arun and their dog in San Diego, CA. To learn more about the Society for Oncology Massage (S4OM) visit http://www.s4om.orgFollow S4OM on your favorite social media platforms!Facebook: Society for Oncology Massage (S4OM) | Auburn ME (facebook.com)Instagram: Society for Oncology Massage (@s4om_org) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: S4OM_Org (@s4om_org) / TwitterLinkedIn: Society for Oncology Massage | LinkedIn
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