Lymphatic drainage

What is it?

Manual lymphatic drainage uses gentle, rhythmic pressure that follows the path of the lymphatic system, to stimulate fluid elimination.

Pressotherapy aims for the same with a device: air garments that inflate and deflate in sequence, from the bottom up.

Benefits

• Relief from the feeling of heavy legs.
• Helps reduce fluid retention.
• A feeling of lightness and well-being.
• A complement after surgery, with medical approval.

Who is it for?

• Anyone whose legs feel tired or swollen.
• Anyone who retains fluid.
• Recovery after cosmetic surgery, always with approval from your doctor.

What a session is like

1. 01We talk about your goal and the area to work on.
2. 02Manual drainage: slow, gentle movements. Pressotherapy: we fit the garments and the device does the work.
3. 03We finish with hydration recommendations.

Options

• 1 area →

  60 min per session

• 2 areas →

  90 min per session

• Full body →

  120 min per session

• Pressotherapy · 1 area →

  60 min per session

• Pressotherapy · 2 areas →

  90 min per session

• Pressotherapy · Full body →

  120 min per session

How many sessions?

We work with plans of 6 to 12 sessions; the frequency is set according to your goal.

Before your session

• Hydration. Increase your water intake (1.5 to 2 liters a day) from at least 24 hours before the session.
• Diet. Try to eat light. Avoid heavy meals, high-sodium foods, alcohol and sugary drinks the day before.
• Clean skin. Come with clean skin, without creams, oils or lotions on the area to be treated.
• Clothing. Wear comfortable, loose clothing to give easy access to the treatment area.
• Avoid the sun. Do not sunbathe or use tanning beds for at least 48 hours before the session.
• Let us know if…. Tell us if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have a medical condition, take medication or have implants in the area to be treated.

Following these instructions lets us work safely and boost the results of your treatment.

After your session

• Keep hydrating. Drink at least 2 liters of water a day over the days following the treatment.
• Physical activity. Do moderate physical activity to help circulation and boost the results.
• Avoid alcohol. Do not drink alcohol for at least 24 hours after the session.
• No active creams. Avoid creams, oils or irritating products on the treated area for the first 24 hours (unless we tell you otherwise).
• Sun protection. If the treated area will be exposed to the sun, use SPF 50 sunscreen and avoid direct exposure for at least 48 hours.
• It is normal to…. Have mild redness, sensitivity, local warmth or small bruises, which usually disappear within a few days.

If you have an unusual or persistent reaction, contact us.