Now is the right time to restore a bit of that inner and outer radiance of your skin. You look for a self-care solution through lymphatic face massage.

A lymphatic facial is a specialized massage technique that speeds up lymphatic drainage in the face. You can consider this massage a new skincare secret weapon. The massage drains the lymph nodes by working the surface level of the skin.

Lymphatic drainage

An active lymphatic system uses natural movements to do this. Other factors cause fluids to build up in the lymph system and lymph nodes, such as:

• surgery
• medical conditions
• other damage

A doctor suggests that lymphatic drainage massage is performed by a certified massage therapist. This is the usual case if you have had any involvement with your lymph nodes. Lymphatic massage is not recommended for people with conditions such as:

• congestive heart failure
• current infection
• history of blood clots or stroke
• kidney problems
• liver problems

Lymphedema

Lymphedema is a side effect of the procedures. This affects your lymph nodes. Lymphedema occurs in the area near the surgical area.

For example:

If your lymph nodes were removed for cancer surgery to your left breast, it only affects the left arm and not the right arm.

Lymphedema occurs as a result of injury or any medical conditions, such as:

• congestive heart failure
• blood clots

Lymphatic massage uses gentle pressure. It moves waste fluids away from the damaged area. It is a technique to reduce lymphedema.

Fluid buildup is uncomfortable. The condition causes:

• Pain
• Heaviness

Stage 3 lymphedema is discomfortable. Depression and lack of mobility complicate healing.

Performing lymphatic massage needs to include more than just addressing the affected area. You must target the entire lymphatic system of the body, except the right side of the chest, where the right arm drains near the left shoulder. Thus, a massage must include all areas to drain properly.

Clearing and reabsorption

There are two stages of lymphatic massage:

• clearing
• reabsorption

Clearing stage

The purpose of clearing is to create a vacuum with a gentle pressure. It makes the area bring more fluid, creating a flushing effect.

The clearing involves:

• supraclavicular lymph area. It is located directly under the collarbone
• axillary lymph area. It islocated under the arms
• inside of the elbows

You can repeat the clearing motions many times, 10 times a day. Always massage both sides of your body. It is not just the side with the lymphedema.

Reabsorption stage

Lymphatic massage on the legs opens the lymphatic vessels for the excess fluid to drain back into the lymph nodes. There are techniques used to perform lymphatic massage on the legs. They all have the same goal. It is to release the fluid to go back through the lymph nodes.

FAQs

What are the three stages of clearing in lymphatic massage?

There are three stages to clearing, such as:

How to perform the lymphatic massage on the legs?

You can perform lymphatic massage on the legs by starting at the upper body. Follow the three stages of clearing in order: