Post-surgery manual lymphatic drainage

Certified Post-Operative Manual Lymphatic Drainage & Cosmetic Surgery Recovery Specialist Programme

Become a leading post-operative recovery specialist

The cosmetic surgery industry is worth over $3.6 billion globally and continues to grow year on year. With thousands of patients travelling abroad and undergoing surgery within the UK, the demand for qualified post-operative recovery specialists has never been higher.

Midland Contour Clinic has positioned itself as the go-to destination for post-operative care in the Midlands, with specialist clinics in Nottingham and Birmingham. We work closely with cosmetic surgeons and receive referrals from patients recovering from procedures performed both in the UK and overseas.

This course has been designed to provide you with the clinical knowledge, practical skills, confidence and real-world experience needed to become a successful Post-Operative Recovery Specialist.

What makes Midland Contour Clinic different?

Unlike many training providers, we don’t just teach theory.

Learn from industry experts

Train with practitioners who work daily with cosmetic surgery patients and understand the challenges associated with post-operative recovery.

Surgeon-endorsed training

Our protocols are developed alongside experienced cosmetic surgeons, ensuring students learn evidence-based techniques that complement medical care.

Exclusive shadowing opportunities

Students will have the opportunity to shadow experienced practitioners within a busy post-operative clinic environment and observe real patient consultations and treatments.

Work with fresh post-operative patients

Gain invaluable experience treating patients in the early stages of recovery following cosmetic surgery. Learn how to safely assess, treat and support patients through the critical healing process.

Ongoing support and mentorship

Your learning doesn’t end when the course finishes. Graduates receive ongoing guidance, business support and access to continued professional development opportunities.

Established clinics in Nottingham and Birmingham

Join a recognised and respected brand that is becoming the Midlands’ leading name in post-operative recovery and body contouring.

What you will be able to do

On successful completion, students will be able to:

• Understand the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system
• Perform post-operative manual lymphatic drainage safely and effectively
• Understand the stages of post-surgical healing
• Identify normal and abnormal healing responses
• Detect and manage seromas
• Assess and treat fibrosis
• Support wound healing and recovery
• Implement scar management and scar revision techniques
• Understand compression garment protocols
• Recognise complications requiring medical referral
• Communicate effectively with surgeons and healthcare teams
• Build a successful post-operative recovery business

Entry requirements

To enrol in this course, you need a Swedish Massage certification or a Level 3 Body Massage certificate. This ensures you already have the basic massage knowledge required to build on more advanced techniques and complete the training safely and effectively.

Booking

Buy your place whenever suits you and we will arrange the date with you afterwards — you do not need a date before you buy. As soon as you have paid you will be emailed a voucher and an order number; quote that number when you book.

Places are limited and the course is taught in person. If you would rather know the dates first, get in touch and we will tell you what is coming up. Please read the course terms before you buy.