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Lymphatic drainage, also known as lymphatic massage, is a treatment aimed at firming the skin, restoring its elasticity and improving its appearance. As it turns out, it’s a great way to get rid of cellulite, called orange peel. Apart from the fact that, by fighting cellulite, it helps to regain and maintain the nice appearance of the skin and improve the appearance of the figure, the positive effects also apply to other functions of the body.
Lymphatic drainage – when is it performed?
Lymphatic drainage is most often performed on the legs or face, but it can also be used on other parts of the body exposed to sagging skin and cellulite. Contrary to what one might think, it is a highly effective procedure, and therefore not all patients can undergo lymphatic drainage – there are contraindications that make it impossible.
Lymphatic drainage – what does massage look like and what effects to expect?
Lymphatic drainage is a pressure massage that can be performed by a machine or a qualified masseur. Not every beauty or medical salon performs such a procedure, and when deciding to perform it, it is best to choose a recognized and certified place, because improperly performed may have a negative impact on health and have serious consequences.
Lymphatic drainage consists in performing special shifting and squeezing movements on a given part of the body, which allows to stimulate lymph movements in the body and prevent its stagnation, which in turn prevents the formation of swelling. The effects that can be obtained after such treatment are firmed skin and unblocked lymphatic vessels, which allow free lymph flow and faster cleansing of the body. Lymphatic drainage is often performed on the legs – as a result, the skin is cleansed of excess water and accumulated fluids, and the legs do not swell.
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The face is the second most frequently subjected to lymphatic drainage in the body – it is performed mainly to prevent sinus diseases, but apart from that, it has a relaxing effect and is simply a pleasant massage – the skin of the face is very sensitive and sensitive to touch, so in this part of the body it is better focus on a human massage, which, if necessary, will adjust the pressure to the patient’s needs.
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Lymphatic drainage – contraindications
Lymphatic drainage is unfortunately not recommended for all patients. Contraindication to this type of massage are all kinds of cardiovascular disorders: thrombosis, heart diseases, having a pacemaker. Vasculitis and lymphadenitis is another disqualifying factor for the patient.
Other contraindications include failure of any organs of the body, diagnosed epilepsy, and the common cold or flu. In order to undergo the procedure, you must fully recover after the illness, because the lymphatic massage of the face may cause excessive release of secretions and pose a risk of suffocation or choking. For safety reasons, lymphatic drainage should also not be performed by pregnant women and during menstruation.
Lymphatic drainage – reviews. Who will it be useful to?
In the environment, you can hear various opinions about lymphatic drainage – it is often mistakenly believed that this procedure is simply a massage for pleasure. This type of massage is actually pleasant, but its role does not end there – it firms the skin and prevents it from sagging as well as the accumulation and growth of adipose tissue, which is why it is used and gives good results in the fight against cellulite. This type of massage greatly stimulates blood and lymph circulation.
In order to undergo lymphatic drainage, you do not have to wait until the effects of sagging skin and cellulite are already visible on it. Lymphatic drainage can also be used to prevent these two problems.
As an aid in lymphoedema and cellulite, it is worth drinking an infusion prepared on the basis of Lymph – a mixture of herbs, which is currently available at a promotional price on Medonet Market.