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First, it’s important to understand how the lymphatic system works. It’s your body’s built-in detoxifier, working hard to get rid of waste, such as bacteria and excess fluid. Sometimes the system needs a little extra help to effectively cleanse your body of unwanted toxins. The goal of manual lymphatic drainage is to give it a reboot, so it can work more efficiently.

The treatment consists of precise, skillful movements that deftly sweep stagnant fluid towards the lymph nodes, which makes it easier for your body to eliminate the toxins – and fast. But make no mistake: it takes an expert to carry out these techniques properly, so it’s always recommended that you seek a professional to give your lymphatic system a boost. This also isn’t like your usual massage, which works to loosen knots and tension; it combines slow, rhythmic, and extremely gentle stationary strokes and gliding with a specific set of motions to unlock a plethora of other tangible body benefits.  BOOK NOW

Fluid retention can happen to us all. Whether around your belly or your legs, water weight can result in puffiness and bloating that your lymphatic system may need help to clear. A lymphatic drainage massage helps to ease all that fluid away, pushing it towards the lymph nodes where it can be eliminated. This is one of many reasons you may leave your treatment feeling lighter and more energized. If you suffer with heavy legs, this is a big benefit.

Your practitioner can target cellulite during your manual lymphatic drainage treatment, using a specific technique that, over time, may contribute to the smoothing of dimpled skin. This manual process also aims to break down fat cells, with some people reporting that it’s helped them to lose weight faster.

Massaged skin often glows because the manual gestures give your blood circulation a boost, but we haven’t just seen boosted radiance on limbs, legs and the décolletage. Some of our lymphatic drainage clients notice the skin on their face also looks more luminous – again, as a result of stimulated blood flow.

When you have an injury – say from working out hard in the gym – you might find the area doesn’t circulate fluids as well, which causes extra swelling. Excess puffiness may be a sign that your lymphatic system isn’t working quite as it should, so a lymphatic drainage massage could be needed to help drain some of the swelling away.

If you’ve undergone liposuction or a body-sculpting treatment (such as Cool Sculpting etc.), booking MLD post-procedure can help to enhance the contoured results. Talk to your surgeon or practitioner first, as they may advise some downtime before you go for a massage. However, in many cases, you can visit soon after your procedure.

Last but not least, a lymphatic drainage treatment can be truly relaxing. The slow, rhythmic gestures and the increase of lymph flow often works wonders at easing tension throughout your body. So, if you’re feeling pent-up, you can lie back and allow your practitioner to ease away stresses, all while receiving the benefits above.

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