To perform lymphatic drainage on the face, a step by step must be followed that begins near the collarbone and gradually ascends, through the neck, around the mouth, cheeks, the corner of the eyes and finally, on the forehead.important so that toxins accumulated throughout the phase can be effectively eliminated by the lymphatic system.
This massage is very suitable to improve the appearance of the skin, leave it cleaner and brighter, eliminate swelling of the face after hair removal, to relieve pain and discomfort after a consultation at the dentist and especially after plastic surgery of the ears, mouth, eyes or nose, because it works by reducing bruises, edema and bags under the eyes that are usually swollen after surgery , which reduces recovery time.
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Facial drainage can be performed by the person himself, facing the mirror, being easy to achieve, however, you must follow the steps shown below to achieve the desired effect.
Facial lymphatic drainage should begin in the neck with circular or pressure movements with the fingertips in the area just above the collarbones, slowly and regularly, performing circular movements 6 to 10 times.Stimulation of this region is critical to stimulate the venous angle, which is responsible for redirecting lymph into the bloodstream near the heart.
In the end, the stimulus of the venous angle with pressure movements of the fingertips should be repeated in cycles of 5 to 7 repetitions.
The duration of facial lymphatic drainage is relatively fast, it can take about 10 minutes, but although the person can do it on their own, better results are observed if the technique is performed by a professional, especially when indicated after plastic surgery on the face or head.
Facial lymphatic drainage is indicated especially when the face is inflamed, a common situation that can occur:
The face may also be swollen, more sensitive and red after shaving, lint, face or eyebrows and this technique allows to reduce these effects, beautifying the skin, favoring the penetration of cosmetics applied to the skin.In addition, by removing toxins and excess fluid from the face, makeup is better and more adherent to the skin.
Facial lymphatic drainage has benefits for people of all ages, including adolescents, with acne problems, as it promotes the reduction and control of pimples, maintaining for longer the appearance of clean and young skin, however this facial massage should be done with great caution in case of cancer and should not be performed in cases of severe acne grade 3 or 4 and when there are open wounds on the face , due to the risk of infection.
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