Alona Chernyshova
Lymphatic massage

Lymphatic massage

from 60 min

8 treatments recommended 4 days between treatments Price per treatment

A calm massage with light strokes that stimulates lymph circulation.

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About the treatment

At a glance

Duration
60–90 min
Pain level
The treatment does not hurt
Downtime
No downtime

Benefits

  • Less swelling and fluid
  • Lighter legs
  • Calm and relaxing
  • By hand or with a machine

Expected results

Many people notice less swelling and lighter legs after the treatment. The effect lasts longest with regular treatments.

Overview & Procedure

What the treatment is and how it's performed

What it is

Lymphatic massage, or manual lymphatic drainage, is a calm massage with light, rhythmic strokes towards the lymph nodes. The massage stimulates the lymphatic system, which carries fluid out of the tissue. It can reduce swelling and give a feeling of light legs. The treatment can be done by hand or with a machine.

  • Can be taken as a single treatment, or as a course of 6–8 treatments, once or twice a week.

  1. The practitioner goes through your health and what you would like help with.
  2. The massage starts at the neck and the lymph nodes, and continues out towards the arms, abdomen and legs.
  3. The strokes are light and slow, with no or little oil.
  4. You rest for a while at the end.

The treatment takes 60–75 minutes.

Experience & Recovery

Pain level, downtime and healing

The treatment does not hurt. It is calm and relaxing.

  • Common: needing to pass urine more often after the treatment.
  • Uncommon: tiredness for the rest of the day.

  • Drink plenty of water for the rest of the day.
  • Light activity, such as a walk, supports circulation.

No downtime.

Expectations & Safety

Who it's for and safety information

  • With lymphoedema or swelling after cancer treatment, the treatment should be given by a physiotherapist trained in lymphoedema.
  • Lymphatic massage is not a weight-loss treatment.

  • Fluid retention and heavy, swollen legs.
  • Swelling after cosmetic surgery, as agreed with your surgeon.
  • Anyone who wants a calm, relaxing treatment.

  • An acute infection or a fever.
  • Swelling in one leg that has come on suddenly. A doctor must examine it first.

Many people notice lighter legs after the treatment. The effect lasts longest with regular treatments and activity.

  • A blood clot that has not been treated.
  • Heart failure or serious kidney disease.
  • Cancer, unless a doctor has cleared you.
  • Acute inflammation of the skin, such as erysipelas.

Contact a doctor if you get swelling, pain, warmth and redness in one leg, or sudden shortness of breath or chest pain. These can be signs of a blood clot. If you have chest pain or difficulty breathing, call 113.