Lymphatic Drainage Massage

This treatment is a post surgery massage that will reduce swelling, help prevent complications, increase range of motion, decrease lumps, and improve your results and appearance. Post surgery treatments begin 48 hours after surgery with doctor’s verbal consent.

What is Lymphatics or the Lymph System?

The lymphatic system is part of the vascular system and an important part of the immune system, composed of a large network of lymphatic vessels that carry a clear fluid called lymph directionally towards the heart.
Like the roots of a tree, the lymph system starts as tiny vessels–only a single-cell wide. Those tiny cells eventually branch into larger and larger tubes that carry these fluids back to the blood stream. This network of delicate vessels and lymph nodes is the primary structure of the immune system. The lymph nodes act as check points along the pathways of the vessels. They filter the fluid (called lymph) and serve as the home for lymphocytes—little Pac Man-like cells that attack and destroy foreign bacteria and viruses and even abnormal cells.
When the lymph system works well, we feel healthy and have a strong defense against illness. When it’s sluggish or blocked—say after surgery or an injury—we can have swelling or feel tired. Sometime it can make us more susceptible to colds and infections. Lymphatic Drainage massage helps to gently move the lymph fluid through the body and assist in the body’s healing process.

What is Lymphatic Drainage Massage?

Lymphatic Drainage Massage is a very light massage specific to the lymph system close to the surface of the skin. that encourages lymph flow in the body. It is particularly good for detoxification, edema, pre- and post-plastic surgery and post-liposuction. It can also help with cellulite treatments, scar tissue, spider veins, redness and acne.
Though lymph vessels are found throughout the body, most of them—about 70 percent—are located just below the skin. These fragile vessels work to pick up fluids between the cell spaces when gentle pressure is applied to them from increased fluid build-up, muscle contractions, or the pressure of a therapist’s hands. Using very light pressures in a rhythmic, circular motion, our skilled massage therapists can stimulate the lymph system to work more efficiently and help it move the lymph fluids back to the heart. Furthermore, by freeing vessel pathways, lymphatic massage can help retrain the lymph system to work better for more long-term health benefits.