“Lymphatic drainage is indicated to fight cellulite because it removes excess fluid and toxins that accumulate between fat cells, greatly reducing the appearance of cellulite.
Although there is no fully effective treatment to definitively combat cellulite, lymphatic drainage combined with a low-salt diet and consumption of 2 litres of green tea a day, gives excellent results.
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- Drainage can also be performed in addition to other cosmetic treatments such as lipocavitation and radiofrequency for example.
- And is also indicated in postoperative plastic surgery.
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Lymphatic drainage for cellulite should be done on the legs and buttocks, at least 3 times a week, for approximately 40 to 60 minutes.
For the technique to be performed correctly, gentle movements of the fingertips or palms of the hands must be performed, sliding over the area to be treated, taking the fluids to the lymph nodes to be effectively eliminated.
Ideally, drainage is done by an experienced therapist as it will have better results, however, on days when there is no treatment at the clinic, you can complete this treatment at home by self-draining, following the steps below.
Step 1 – Stimulate the parasternal lymph nodes (in the middle of the chest) and supraclaviculars (above the collarbone) by pressing these regions 5-7 times in a row.The groin lymph nodes (near the groin) should then be stimulated, pressing these regions 5-7 times in a row.
Step 2 – Swipe your hands on your legs and buttocks, respecting the direction of the “small arrows” in the images, as if you were pushing the liquids towards your groin.First, slippage should be done on one leg and buttock, then on the other leg and on the other buttock.
Step 3 – Finally, the pressure exerted on the inguinal and supraclavicular nodes should be repeated to complete the lymphatic drainage, as this ensures that excess fluids from the legs and buttocks are directed to the subclavian and jugular veins, to be removed from the body.
The price of manual lymphatic drainage ranges from 80 to 100 reais per session, depending on the region of the body to be treated, the clinic you have chosen and the number of sessions.
The number of sessions varies depending on the type of cellulite, which can be 5 sessions, in which case cellulite is perceived when the skin is pressed or even 20 sessions, when sagging and skin holes are easily observed in any position.
Lymphatic drainage can be achieved during pregnancy, starting at 3 months gestation, being useful to combat typical pregnancy swelling, however it should be performed by a qualified professional and should not be performed at home.
Manual lymphatic drainage for cellulite is usually a common therapy in the treatment of heavy, swollen legs or for those at increased risk of varicose veins or bruises, such as pregnant women.If you’re pregnant, see how to apply this technique to: lymphatic drainage during pregnancy.