To do the lymphatic drainage on the face you should follow a step by step that starts near the clavicle and gradually rising, by the neck, around the mouth, cheeks, corner of the eyes and finally on the forehead. This is important so that toxins accumulate throughout the phase can actually be eliminated through the lymphatic system.
This massage is very indicated to improve the appearance of the skin, leaving it cleaner and brighter, eliminate the swelling of the face after epilation, to relieve pain and discomfort after a consultation with the dentist and especially after plastic surgery on the ears, mouth, eyes or nose because it works by reducing bruises, edema, and bags under the eyes that usually become swollen after surgery, reducing recovery time and improving well-being.
Step by step of lymphatic drainage on face
Step by step to do lymphatic drainage on the face is to sit facing the mirror and position your elbows on a table to facilitate hand movements. If you prefer, watch:
To initiate facial lymphatic drainage, you must:
1. Circular movements in the region above the clavicles, slow and constant, making circular motions of 6 to 10 times to stimulate the venous angle, which is responsible for redirecting the lymph, which is the fluid of the lymphatic system into the bloodstream, close to the heart.
2. Next, it should stimulate the lateral region of the neck, with circular movements, which start from the neck to the jaw, as if it were 'pushing' the lymph from the neck to the clavicle.
Lymphatic drainage in the region of the chin and mouth
- Place the fingertips in the middle of the chin with movements of half circles for 6 to 10 times.
- Place your fingertips between your lower lip, sliding your fingers to the base of the chin.
- With circular movements starting at the corner of the mouth, bring the lymph to the center of the chin.
- Position the fingers between the base of the nose and the upper lip, and with circular movements direct the lymph towards the center of the chin, bypassing the mouth.
Lymphatic drainage in the region of the cheeks and nose
- Position the fingers close to the ears and with circular movements press this region 6 to 10 times, gently.
- Position the tips of the fingers on the side of the nose and with spiral movements direct the lymph towards the corner of the ears.
- Position your fingertips in the inner corner of your eyes and with circular movements, and slide close to the ears.
Lymphatic drainage in the eye region and forehead
- Position the fingers on the side of the face, and with circles slide from the outer corner of the eye to the back of the ears.
- Position the tips of the fingers in the inner corner of the eyes, at the top of the eyelid and with circular movements, direct the lymph to the proximity of the ears.
- Stimulate again the proximity of the ears (auricular ganglia) and the upper part of the clavicles (venous angle).
Lymphatic drainage in the forehead
- Position the tips of the fingers in the center of the forehead, in close proximity to the eyebrows and with spiral movements to direct the lymph towards the proximity of the ears
- To finish, stimulate again the close part of the ears, the neck and the upper part of the clavicles.
The duration of facial lymphatic drainage is relatively rapid and may take from 5 to 10 minutes but although the person can do it himself, better results are observed if the technique is performed by a specialist.
When to do lymphatic drainage on the face
Facial lymphatic drainage is indicated especially when the face is swollen, a common situation that can happen:
- During the menstrual period;
- After going to the dentist;
- When taking medications such as cortisone or birth control pills;
- In case of fluid retention;
- When sleeping less than 5 or more than 8 hours;
- After crying;
- Injury or trauma to the face;
- Excessive consumption of salt.
The face can also become swollen, more tender and reddish after waxing on the cheek, face or eyebrow and this massage helps to diminish these effects, leaving the skin more beautiful. In addition, by removing toxins and excess liquid from the face the makeup gets better and more adhered to the skin.
Facial lymphatic drainage brings benefits to patients of all ages including adolescents with acne problems as it promotes the reduction and control of pimples by maintaining the appearance of clean, younger skin for longer. However, this facial massage should be performed very cautiously in case of cancer and its complications such as lymphedema, and should not be performed in case of severe acne with grades 3 or 4 and when there are open sores on the face due to the risk to be able to infect.
