Reasons to Get a Lymphatic Drainage Massage
If you’re looking for Lymphatic Drainage Massage in the Mount Pleasant or greater Charleston area, you’ve come to the right place! Whether you are post surgery or just looking to detox, we have several Certified and experienced Lymphatic Massage Therapists to assist you in your process to healing and to get you feeling like your best self.
This guide will help explain a few of the common reasons to get a Lymphatic Massage.
What is the Lymphatic System?
Your lymphatic system consists of a network of lymph vessels and tissues that work together to move lymph (a water-like fluid) and is a vital part of your immune system.
The main functions of your lymphatic system:
Supports healthy fluid levels
Supports immune function
Detoxifies and removes waste and toxins from your body
Helps your body absorb fat from your digestive tract
What is Lymphatic Drainage Massage?
Lymphatic Drainage Massage (also called Manual Lymphatic Drainage) is a gentle form of massage therapy that moves lymph from your tissues to your lymph nodes and aids in drainage of fluid in and around the body. A certified Massage Therapist will use this modality to move lymph (water like fluid) to ease swelling, detox the body, and further allow the flow of lymph fluid around the body to drain more effectively. This massage form is great for anyone who is interested in detoxification or boosting their immune system.
Lymphatic Drainage for Post Surgery
Many plastic surgeons recommend Lymphatic Drainage Massage after surgery. Surgeries such as a tummy tuck, liposuction, breast augmentation or reduction, brazilian butt lift, and facelifts can benefit from post surgical lymphatic drainage. It is common for swelling or discomfort to happen after a cosmetic surgery and can disrupt the lymphatic system. This can result in visible swelling or lymph build up in the body. Lymphatic Massage can help reduce the risk of post surgery complications and promote healing, decrease inflammation, improve blood circulation, reduce swelling, reduce scar tissue, and alleviate pain/discomfort overall.
Recovery from cosmetic surgery can be expedited when using Lymphatic Drainage and proper compression garments. The healing process after cosmetic procedures can take anywhere between 3 to 6 months. It is never too late to receive Lymphatic Drainage Massages and it can be beneficial to your overall health. Our Massage Therapists have years of post surgical lymphatic drainage experience and are happy to help you on your journey to recovery!
Lymphatic Drainage for Lymphadema
This modality is ideal for those with lymphedema. The lymphatic system can be disrupted which in turn, causes lymph and fluid to collect in the arms or legs, causing them to swell. Your certified Lymphatic Massage Therapist will manually drain and move the lymph to begin to ease any swelling in your tissues. It is strongly recommended to receive consecutive treatments to see the best results. There are some instances where Lymphatic Drainage is not recommended so it is important to check with your doctor prior to treatments.
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