TREND ALERT! Lymphatic drainage massage is all the rage in body contouring right now. Praised by celebrities like Selena Gomez, Alessandra Ambrosio, Hailey Bieber and Meaghan Markle, we just had to get you all the deets.
This post is all about lymphatic drainage massage.
What is Lymphatic Drainage Massage?
Lymphatic drainage massage, aka Brazilian lymphatic massage, consists of a series of motions, rhythms, and pressure focused on moving the lymph around the body. Before we get into the details, let’s start with a quick anatomy lesson. The Lymphatic system is a network of tissues, and organs connected by vessels. The vessels carry the lymph – a fluid that carries infection-fighting cells (lymphocytes) – from the tissues through the lymph nodes and into the blood. The lymphatic system helps your body get rid of toxins by filtering them out via the lymph nodes. As a result, the lymphatic system is an essential component of the body’s immune system.
Lymphatic drainage massage is great for helping to get the lymph flowing through the body to minimize blockage.
Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage Massage.
- Improves blood circulation
- Boosts the immune system
- Improves skin elasticity
- Minimizes the appearance of cellulite
- Boosts metabolism
- Improves digestion and aids in weight loss
- Reduces bloating and puffiness
- Helps with surgery recovery and positive outcomes
This body contouring procedure is beneficial to your health, in that it helps to filter out toxins from your lymphatic system, resulting in a stronger immune system and overall wellness. Since the lymph nodes fortify the lymph with white blood cells, it’s important that your lymphatic system is flowing and all blockages are released.
What results can you expect from the massage?
The massage has a generally light pressure because the lymphatic system is close to the surface of the skin. Typically the massage will begin in the central part of the body and work outwards towards the extremities. This is called proximal to distal, and it helps massage therapists bring nutrients and blood to the extremities in an efficient way.
Results are seen immediately post-treatment and become more visible with subsequent treatments. People typically see a noticeable increase in definition in the tummy area, a smooth appearance on the back of the thighs, and a slight perkiness of the bum!
Contouring procedures such as this type of massage can also be performed on the face to give a snatched jawline and sculpted cheekbones.
