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Lymphatic drainage massage

Lymphatic drainage offers benefits such as reduced swelling, improved detoxification by flushing waste, enhanced immune function and circulation, and relaxation. It can also improve skin tone, aid post-surgical recovery, alleviate bloating, and alleviate symptoms of chronic conditions like fibromyalgia and lymphoedema. It helps reduce fluid retention for a more streamline appearance. Or simply a lovely treatment to revive and relax you.

Lymphatic drainage massage

£90 full body £50 face £30 add on to any facial

Frequently Asked Questions

Healthy Lifestyle Support: Once a month

Post-Surgery or Injury Recovery: Once a week

Managing High Stress Levels: Every two weeks

Post-Cancer Care: Depending on individual needs, consult with a therapist

You may feel an immediate sense of lightness or deep relaxation after a lymphatic drainage session, but the most noticeable drainage and reduction in swelling typically occur 24 to 48 hours post-treatment. Some results improve over the next few days, peaking around three days. Factors like the health of your lymphatic system, your lifestyle habits (diet, exercise), and the amount of fluid to be drained influence the speed and extent of the results. 

Reduced Swelling and Bloating 

  • Fluid Drainage: Lymphatic drainage helps move excess fluid out of tissues, which can reduce swelling caused by injury, surgery, or fluid retention. 
  • Lighter Sensation: By easing fluid buildup, individuals often report feeling lighter and more energetic. 

Improved Detoxification and Circulation 

  • Waste Removal: The lymphatic system carries waste products and toxins;lymphatic drainage supports this natural process, helping the body eliminate them efficiently. 
  • Enhanced Circulation: By stimulating lymph flow, the technique can also improve overall circulation, promoting better oxygen and nutrient delivery to cells. 

Immune and Health Benefits

  • Boosted Immunity: A well-functioning lymphatic system is crucial for immunity, as it transports immune cells to fight infections. 
  • Pain and Stiffness Reduction: The technique can alleviate pain and stiffness by improving fluid circulation and reducing waste buildup in muscles, which helps with post-injury recovery. 
  • Chronic Condition Support: Lymphatic drainage is used to help manage lymphedema, a condition causing swelling, and has shown promise in easing symptoms of fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis

Aesthetic and Relaxation Benefits

  • Radiant Skin: Stimulated circulation can boost the skin’s radiance, and the reduction of fluid buildup may smooth dimpled skin. 
  • Stress Reduction: The gentle, rhythmic movements of the therapy promote relaxation and can help the body enter a restful, healing state. 

During lymph drainage, your practitioner will use light pressure and strategic massage techniques to prepare and clear your lymphatic system. The session usually starts with a massage to stimulate the areas of your body that house your lymph nodes. Twill massage your armpits, neck and, with your consent, your groin area. Next, they’ll coax excess lymph fluid from your swollen tissues toward your lymph nodes, where the lymph can reabsorb.

50 minutes full body

30 minutes face

20 minutes add onto treatment

  • If having this treatment post-surgery, ensure you have consent from the relevant consultant.
  • Avoid heavy meals and excessive alcohol beforehand
  • Communicate any allergies and medication taking with the clinic
  • Acute cellulitis
  • Heart failure or cardiac oedema
  • DVT
  • Fever
  • First trimester of pregnancy
  • Kidney disease
  • Kidney problems
  • Bronchial Asthma
  • Thyroid Problems
  • Removed Spleen (shorter session time by half)
  • Menstruation will increase flow.
  • Increase water intake for the next 48 hours as body fluid movement is at an all-time high
  • Avoid alcohol for 24 hours after
  • Control caffeine intake
  • Avoid hot baths for the following 12 hours
  • Make sure you consume a healthy diet
  • Wear loose clothing to encourage lymph flow
  • Reapply compression garments if having this procedure post-surgery

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