FACIAL SURGERIES: MLD wellness & recovery
Specialized Training in Safe, Effective lymphatic & soft tissue care

Facial surgery recovery is a specialized area of care, yet most manual therapy training offers little guidance on how to safely support healing in the delicate tissues of the face, neck, and scalp. This course equips therapists with a clear, evidence-informed, and gentle approach to post-surgical facial wellness using manual lymphatic drainage, fascial release, scar management strategies, and supportive patient education.

Whether your patients are preparing for or recovering from a facelift, brow lift, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, or neck lift, or simply seeking relief from swelling, tension, or post-procedural sensitivity ~ you’ll learn how to provide targeted, precise, and comfortable lymphatic support that aligns with surgical timelines and safety boundaries.

This hybrid training blends online anatomy and safety foundations with a full day of in-person, hands-on practice, allowing you to learn the pathways of facial lymphatics, refine your touch, and build confidence under guided instruction.
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By the end of the course, you’ll have the clinical skills and clarity needed to integrate focused lymphatic care for facial surgeries into your practice in a way that is safe, respectful, within scope, and highly beneficial for your post-operative patients.

who this course is for

​This course is ideal for:
  • Therapists looking to safely and effectively support patients before or after facial cosmetic procedures
  • RMTs working with patients experiencing swelling, tension, or tissue changes following facelift, brow lift, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, or neck lift
  • Therapists seeking evidence-informed techniques for managing post-surgical edema, bruising, and scar mobility
  • RMTs wanting to expand their practice into facial, head, and neck–focused manual therapy
  • ​Therapists interested in practical tools for reducing congestion, improving comfort, and supporting mobility in the face, jaw, scalp, and neck​
​Prerequisites:
  • Certification in EluVett Method Foundations course (or equivalent of Vodder II)
  • Basic understanding of anatomy (muscle and systems) and physiology
  • Comfort with hands-on learning and reciprocal practice

why this training matters

Facial tissues including the eyes, jawline, cheeks, neck, and scalp ~ undergo significant changes following cosmetic procedures such as facelifts, brow lifts, eyelid surgeries, rhinoplasty, and neck lifts. Swelling, congestion, bruising, scar tightness, and reduced mobility are all normal parts of healing, yet many therapists receive little guidance on how to support these sensitive areas safely.

​As more patients seek proactive recovery care and gentle post-surgical support, therapists trained in evidence-informed facial lymphatic care and scar management are increasingly in demand.

Skilled facial and neck-focused lymphatic care can help patients:
  • Reduce post-surgical swelling, bruising, congestion, and sensitivity
  • Improve scar and soft-tissue mobility following facelift, rhinoplasty, brow lift, eyelid surgery, or neck lift
  • Ease tension in the jaw, scalp, neck, and mid-face to support comfort and movement
  • Support natural drainage pathways to optimize surgical results and recovery timelines
  • Encourage smoother mobility through the facial fascia and cervical tissues
  • Enhance relaxation and overall comfort during what can be an emotionally and physically heightened healing period
  • Feel supported, informed, and confident throughout their recovery process

what you'll learn

Through a combination of online pre-learning and in-person hands-on training, you’ll develop the skills to safely and effectively provide facial, neck, and scalp lymphatic drainage, support patients through post-surgical recovery, and communicate with confidence within the massage therapy scope of practice..

Day 1:
Pre-Learning
​Online, On-Demand​

Build a strong foundation before the in-person class:
  • Anatomy of facial, cervical, scalp, and periauricular lymphatic pathways
  • Overview of common facial surgeries (facelift, brow lift, eyelid lift, rhinoplasty, neck lift) and how they affect skin, fascia, and drainage
  • Understanding post-operative healing timelines, safety considerations, and contraindications
  • Recognizing normal vs. concerning post-surgical presentations
  • Sensitive practice: consent, patient comfort, and trauma-informed communication
  • ​Pressure guidelines, therapist body mechanics, and positioning for safe facial work​​
Learn at your own pace.
​Must be completed before attending in person.

day 2:
1 Full Day of Hands-On
​In-Person Training​

Learn and practice the techniques you’ll use immediately in your practice:
  • Clinical assessment of facial swelling, drainage restrictions, surgical incisions, and tissue mobility
  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage for the face, neck, scalp, and chest to support balanced healing
  • Scar management strategies for facial, cervical, and periauricular incisions
  • Gentle fascial and soft-tissue release to improve comfort and fluid movement
  • Edema and bruising reduction strategies specific to post-operative facial care
  • Comfort-focused approaches for patients recovering from facial and nasal procedures
  • ​Full-session treatment flow with guided partner practice, patient communication, and aftercare education

what you'll walk away with

  • Full post-surgical facial care you can use immediately
  • Clear understanding of healing stages and safety boundaries
  • Tools that are gentle on your body and powerful for your patients
  • Confidence to begin offering lymphatic treatments right away​
  • Certificate of Completion

Join us!

Whether you're joining a scheduled EVM course or hosting one in your own clinic or wellness space, this course delivers a practical, transformative learning experience that stays with you ~ in your hands, in your patient results, and throughout your career.
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Ready to elevate your practice with powerful, restorative lymphatic work? Let’s get started!
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