The System Nobody Mentions at Your 6-Week Checkup… Your Lymphatic System
If you're still carrying baby weight and nothing's working, read this carefully.
Why Some mums "Bounce Back" and Others Stay Stuck for Years—And It Has Nothing to Do With Diet, Exercise, or Willpower
During pregnancy
your body holds about 50% more fluid than normal. This is why you may notice things like swollen feet, legs, and throughout your body as our lymphatic system—the network that drains fluid, removes waste, and manages inflammation—slows way down to accommodate this.
So what happens to all that fluid?
It stays trapped in your tissues. Your stomach, your hips, your thighs, your face, your arms. It looks like fat. It feels like fat. But it's not fat—it's pregnancy fluid that never drained.
The mum who fits into her jeans at 8 weeks? Her drainage system woke up. The fluid drained. She looks like she "lost the weight fast" but really, she just released the fluid fast.
The mum still struggling at 2 years? Her drainage system stayed asleep. The fluid stayed trapped. She can diet and exercise forever and that fluid isn't going anywhere, because the exit is blocked.
SO, DO YOU THINK YOUR LYMPHATIC SYSTEM IS BLOCKED POST PARTUM?
THIS IS WHY YOU NEED ICOONE…
1. Micro-stimulation “wakes up” lymph vessels
Icoone uses patented rollers and suction heads that create thousands of tiny mechanical stimulations across the skin and fascia (up to ~21,600 per minute).
These micro-movements:
Gently lift and release the skin and connective tissue
Stimulate superficial lymphatic capillaries
Encourage lymph vessels to contract and move fluid
2. IT MOBILISES TRAPPED POSTPARTUM FLUID
AFTER PREGNANCY THE BODY HOLDS A LOT OF INTERSTITIAL FLUID AND INFLAMMATION FROM:
Hormonal shifts
Tissue stretching
Reduced circulation during late pregnancy
C-section or tissue trauma
Icoone helps by:
Breaking up fluid stagnation
Moving fluid toward lymph nodes
Improving lymph drainage pathways
This reduces swelling, bloating, and heaviness.
Why Icoone is the ideal treatment postpartum
Icoone uses thousands of gentle micro-stimulations to wake up your lymphatic system, move trapped fluid, and restore circulation. Post-pregnancy this helps reduce swelling, drain excess fluid, and support the body’s natural recovery.
Reduces water retention
improves abdominal skin tone
helps C-section scar mobility
reduces heavy legs and pelvic congestion
supports lymphatic detox
After Birth
the lymphatic system is supposed to speed back up and drain all that excess fluid but for many women, especially after 30, especially after difficult deliveries, especially after extended breastfeeding, it doesn't. It stays sluggish. Sometimes for years regardless of how healthy you eat, or how many pram walks you go.
Why Some Mums Bounce Back in Weeks (And It's Not Genetics)
Here's what determines who "bounces back" and who stays stuck:
Whether or not your lymphatic system restarts after pregnancy.
That's it.
No amount of dieting or exercise will move that fluid, It's like trying to empty a bathtub with a clogged drain. You have to unclog the drain first.
Nobody explains that pregnancy essentially puts your body's internal drainage network to sleep—and that for millions of women, it never fully wakes back up.
Nobody tells you that you might spend years carrying "baby weight" that isn't fat at all—it's trapped pregnancy fluid that your body can't release because the drainage system is still in hibernation mode.
Reconnect with your body and mind as you escape the noise of everyday life.
Check out our postpartum icoone treatment protocol to help kick start your lymphatic system again, aid your recovery & boost confidence
Phase 1 treatments are suitable to start from 6 weeks postpartum. No contra indications.
Safe for breastfeeding clients, this treatment gently stimulates the lymphatic system to boost circulation and help the body recover from the sluggish phase often experienced after pregnancy.
Phase 1 : Advanced lymphatic drainage
£90 per session.
Recommended 2 sessions per week (total 6-8 sessions).
Phase 2: Skin tightening with fascia work£120 per session.
Recommended 1-2 sessions per week. (6-8 sessions).
Phase 3: Body Contouring with Laser £130 per session.
Recommended 1 session per week. (6-8 sessions)
Once you book you can contact us to book your treatment via our social pages or email: admin@headbathglasgow.com
Early Recovery (Weeks 6–8 Postpartum)
Goal: reduce fluid retention, stimulate lymphatics, improve circulation. 2 x 30 minute sessions per week recommended for 4-6 weeks. Areas treated:
•Abdomen (very gentle)
• Flanks
• Lower back
• Lymphatic pathways
• Inner thighs
• Glutes
Nobody explains that pregnancy essentially puts your body's internal drainage network to sleep—and that for millions of women, it never fully wakes back up.
Nobody tells you that you might spend years carrying "baby weight" that isn't fat at all—it's trapped pregnancy fluid that your body can't release because the drainage system is still in hibernation mode.
Phase 1
Lymphatic Drainage Protocol
Phase 1 of an ICOONE postpartum treatment focuses on gentle lymphatic drainage, helping the body recover after pregnancy and childbirth. The goal is to reduce fluid retention, stimulate circulation, and support natural detoxification while being safe for a recovering body.
When to Start Usually 3–6 weeks after vaginal birth 6–8 weeks after C-section (only once medically cleared) Always confirm with the client’s doctor or midwife first.
Treatment Goals Reduce postpartum swelling and water retention Stimulate lymphatic circulation Improve blood flow and oxygenation Support hormonal detox and metabolic reset Begin gentle tissue stimulation without stressing the abdominal wall
Protocol: Focus on drainage pathways first: Neck and supraclavicular nodes Axillary lymph nodes (underarms) Abdominal lymph pathways (very gentle) Lower back and flanks Inner thighs and groin lymph nodes Legs (especially if swollen) The abdomen should be treated very lightly during Phase 1.
Recommended Frequency
1–2 sessions per week
Phase 1 usually lasts 3–4 weeks before progressing to postpartum Phase 2 (tissue toning and skin tightening).
Once ordered online, you can then contact us via social media or email: admin@headbathglasgow.com to book your treatment.
Goal: skin tightening and fascia stimulation
Working on:
• Abdomen
• Waist
• Love handles
• Lower back
• Inner thighs
Recommended 1-2 sessions per week for 6-8 sessions.
Phase 2
Body Recovery & Tissue Toning
Postpartum Phase 2 focuses on rebuilding and toning the tissues after the initial lymphatic drainage phase. Once excess fluid retention has reduced (Phase 1), this stage begins to stimulate connective tissue, improve skin elasticity, and help reshape the body following pregnancy.
This phase uses the ICOONE MMAS microstimulators at a moderate intensity to activate deeper skin layers and connective tissue while still remaining safe for the postpartum body.
The treatment helps to: Stimulate fibroblasts to support collagen and elastin production Improve skin firmness and elasticity Encourage circulation and metabolic activity in the tissues Help reshape and redefine body contours Support abdominal tissue recovery after pregnancy Reduce the appearance of loose skin and early stretch marks Continue gentle lymphatic stimulation to prevent fluid build-up
Areas Commonly Treated Postpartum Phase 2 usually focuses on the areas most affected by pregnancy: Abdomen and waist Flanks / love handles Lower back Hips Thighs Buttocks The abdomen can now be treated more actively than in Phase 1, but still carefully if diastasis recti is present.
Treatment Benefits
Clients typically experience:
Improved skin tightening
Better body contouring
Reduction in loose postpartum skin
Smoother skin texture
Improved circulation and oxygenation
Enhanced tissue regeneration
Many clients also report feeling lighter and more energised due to improved circulation.
Recommended Frequency
For best results:
1–2 sessions per week
Course of 6–8 sessions
Results usually become noticeable after 3–4 sessions, with progressive improvement throughout the course.
Once you have ordered, you can book your session in by contacting us on social media or email: admin@headbathglasgow.com.
Continue boosting lymphatic system, reshaping areas, tightening loose skin and improving overall skin quality. Targeting cellulite etc. Laser may be used.
Areas focused on:
• Abdomen
• Flanks
• Back
• Hips
• Thighs
Recommended 1 session weekly for 6 - 8 sessions.
Phase 3
Body Remodelling & Skin Tightening
Postpartum Phase 3 is the final stage of the ICOONE postpartum recovery program, focusing on body remodelling, skin tightening, and improving stubborn areas of fat or tissue laxity after pregnancy.
By this stage, lymphatic drainage has been established (Phase 1) and connective tissue has begun to recover (Phase 2). Phase 3 allows for more intensive stimulation of deeper tissues to refine body shape and further improve skin quality.
Phase 3 uses the ICOONE microstimulators (MMAS technology) at a higher intensity + LASER & LED to target deeper layers of tissue and support long-term body reshaping.
This phase helps to:
Stimulate fat metabolism
Improve skin tightening and firmness
Enhance body contouring
Break up fibrotic or stubborn postpartum tissue
Improve microcirculation
Reduce the appearance of cellulite
Continue supporting lymphatic drainage
Areas Commonly Treated
Phase 3 typically focuses on areas where post-pregnancy fat deposits or skin laxity remain:
Abdomen
Waist and flanks
Lower back
Hips
Thighs
Buttocks
Upper arms (common postpartum concern)
The abdomen can now be treated more intensively, provided the client has no severe diastasis recti and any C-section scar is fully healed.
Treatment Benefits
Clients often experience:
Improved body contour and shape
Visible skin tightening
Reduction in stubborn postpartum fat deposits
Smoother skin and reduced cellulite
Improved skin elasticity
Enhanced circulation and tissue oxygenation
This stage is particularly beneficial for clients who feel their body has not fully returned to its pre-pregnancy shape.
Recommended Frequency
For best results:
1–2 sessions per week
Course of 6–12 sessions
Some clients continue with monthly maintenance treatments to maintain results.