The secret to smooth skin and lightness

More than just a beauty treatment, lymphatic drainage massage is a true detox for your body. It helps restore lightness, improve skin tone, and enhance overall health. ELLE O’zbekiston explains how this technique works, who it’s suitable for, and what results you can expect.

Lymphatic drainage massage is a technique aimed at stimulating the lymphatic system, which is responsible for removing toxins, excess fluids, and metabolic waste from the body.

How does it work?

The lymphatic system consists of vessels, nodes, and lymph, a clear fluid that transports nutrients and eliminates waste. Lymphatic drainage massage enhances the movement of lymph, improving its circulation.

The massage can be either manual or machine-assisted. The manual method involves soft, rhythmic, and smooth movements, often following the direction of the lymphatic vessels. The machine-assisted version uses vacuum devices, pressotherapy, or microcurrents.

Why do you need lymphatic drainage massage?

Primarily, this massage improves lymphatic flow, preventing fluid retention and swelling. It also boosts detoxification processes, accelerating the removal of toxins. The technique helps reduce the appearance of cellulite, smoothes the skin by improving metabolic processes, relieves fatigue, and enhances overall tone. It is also beneficial for pre-surgery preparation and post-operative recovery by reducing swelling and promoting tissue healing.

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Lymphatic drainage massage is suitable for:

• People experiencing swelling (legs, face, or body);
• Those who often feel heaviness in their limbs;
• Post-surgery recovery (with a doctor’s approval);
• Preventing varicose veins at early stages;
• Reducing the appearance of cellulite;
• Improving overall skin condition and tone;
• Individuals with weakened immunity.

What results can you expect?

Lymphatic drainage massage delivers noticeable results: your face and body appear more sculpted, skin becomes smooth and firm, and cellulite becomes less visible. By eliminating excess fluid, body measurements decrease, metabolism improves, and overall well-being and energy levels rise. A bonus is a refreshed complexion and reduced dark circles under the eyes.

For long-term results, a course of 10-15 sessions, 1-2 times per week, is recommended. Maintenance massages can be done once a month. When choosing a specialist or method, it’s essential to consider individual body characteristics.

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Lymphatic drainage massage is contraindicated in cases of acute infections, cancer, thrombosis, heart failure, skin diseases, lymphatic system disorders, and during pregnancy. ELLE O’zbekiston advises consulting a doctor before starting a massage course.