Lymphatic drainage is indicated to combat cellulite because it can eliminate excess fluid and toxins that accumulate between fat cells, which greatly diminishes the appearance of cellulite.
Although there is no treatment that is totally effective in permanently combating cellulite, lymphatic drainage when coupled with low-salt diet and 2 liters of green tea a day, achieves optimum results.
In addition, drainage can also be performed to complement other cosmetic treatments such as lipocavitation and radiofrequency, for example, and is also indicated in the postoperative of plastic surgery.
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How to do lymphatic drainage for cellulite
Lymphatic drainage for cellulite should be done on the legs and buttocks at least 3 times a week for about 40 to 60 minutes.
In order for the technique to be performed correctly, smooth movements should be performed with the fingertips or the palms of the hands, sliding over the region to be treated, taking the fluids towards the lymph nodes so that they are actually eliminated.
Ideally, drainage should be performed by an experienced therapist because it will perform better. However, on days when there is no treatment in the clinic, you can supplement this home treatment by doing a self drainage, following the steps below.
Step by step home-made lymphatic drainage
Step 1 - Stimulate the parasternal (mid-chest) and supraclavicular (above collarbone) ganglia by pressing these regions 5 to 7 times in a row. Next, stimulate the inguinal ganglia (near the groin), pressing these regions 5 to 7 times in a row.
Step 2 - Slide your hands over your legs and buttocks, respecting the direction of the 'pictures' of the images, as if you were pushing the liquids into the groin. First, slip on one leg and gluteal, and then on the other leg and the other gluteus.
Step 3 - Lastly, the pressure in the inguinal and supraclavicular ganglia should be repeated to finish the lymphatic drainage, because this ensures the excess of fluids from the legs and buttocks are directed to the subclavian and jugular veins, to be eliminated from the body.
Price
The price of manual lymphatic drainage varies from 80 to 100 reais per session, depending on the region of the body to be treated, the clinic that has chosen and the number of sessions.
The number of sessions varies according to the type of cellulite, which can be 5 sessions, in the case in which the cellulite is perceived when the skin is pressed or even 20 sessions, when the sagging and the holes in the skin are easily observed in any position .
Lymphatic Drainage for Cellulitis in Pregnancy
Lymphatic drainage can be performed during pregnancy, after 3 months of gestation, and is useful to combat the typical swelling of pregnancy. However, it should be performed by a trained professional and should not be performed at home.
Generally, manual lymphatic drainage for cellulite is a common therapy for treating heavy and swollen legs or for those who are more likely to have varicose veins or bruises, such as pregnant women.
