In the 's, Emil Vodder, a physical therapist from Denmark, developed the lymphatic drainage technique. It consists of massaging the skin manually to encourage lymphatic circulation and help remove waste and toxins from the body. We tell you how to perform a lymphatic drainage massage at home, for rapidly visible results. The lymphatic system plays a key role in our immune system. It helps the body to get rid of excess fluid in tissues, and transports water, proteins, fats and toxins to the lymph nodes. Once this "waste" has been processed and cleaned, the lymphatic fluid goes back into the venous system. By learning about the different elements that make up this very complex system, it's easier to understand the benefits of lymphatic drainage. Lymph or lymphatic vessels form a network that runs parallel to the body's vascular system, which carries blood throughout the body.
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It's easier than you think. The upside of all our bad weather is that there's absolutely no shame in being a couch potato. And why not be a beautiful couch potato, while you're sipping tea and catching up on your shows? One of my favorite at-home facial techniques to do when I have the time is lymphatic drainage, a gentle massage that targets the lymph-nodes and drains toxins. Lead aesthetician and massage therapist at Stowe Mountain Lodge Jennifer Findley adds that manual lymph drainage is one of the easiest, most effective ways to sculpt your jawline, remove puffiness from under the eyes, and support the health of your skin. But while the respiratory system has the heart as a pump to move fluid, lymph moves with muscle contractions, and facial muscles just don't contract that much doing the day. If you can't swing a professional facial, but want to combat puffiness and infuse a little glow on the cheap, this facial massage can help you look better immediately. Here's how.
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She was referred to me by a plastic surgeon after having had a full facelift six months prior. At this point, she was unfortunately still experiencing the type of very visible swelling you would expect to see in the first few weeks following surgery. I performed lymphatic drainage massage on her three times a week for two weeks and was truly amazed to see that nearly all of her swelling went away. Thanks to lymphatic drainage facial massage, we were able to get those stagnant fluids circulating again. It was such a good feeling to be able to help her achieve the confidence she had been going for in the first place.
Wake up your skin with these esthetician massage techniques. With so much of the country still on lockdown and restrictions for cosmetic procedures and treatments in place, a lot of us beauty lovers are really missing one thing in particular: Facials. Personally, I'm used to treating myself to at least one a month more if I have special events or something fancy to prep for , and they're probably the one beauty treatment I miss most from pre-COVID life. There's something so relaxing and indulgent about facials, from the deep cleanse, to the extractions, to the mask, but most all, the facial massage. Nothing can quite compare to the way a skilled esthetician massages your face.