L ymphatic drainage massage and manual lymph drainage MLD help promote the flow of lymph β a clear fluid that eliminates toxins and waste from tissues, according to Julie E. Russak , M. Practitioners can perform MLD on your body, face, or both. However, not all massages move lymph in a healthy way. If you do it incorrectly or go to a practitioner who does it wrong , you could cause more fluid buildup, she says.
On top of that, it feels good and can reduce stress. However, by reducing water retention and swelling, it can temporarily make cellulite slightly less noticeable for some people. All facials can boost circulation so your skin looks immediately glowier, but those incorporating lymph-specific massage techniques may also reduce puffiness. Still, there are other reasons you might want to try it. Snyder says her favorite facial treatment that incorporates lymphatic massage is kobido.
Sort of. It can reduce water retention and puffiness. If you want to try it, do your brushing on dry skin before you shower and use sweeping motions toward your heart. Unlike MLD, the technique requires little training or practice this video has a helpful demo. It all depends on what you expect to get out of the treatment. If you have an important event and want to feel more confident, getting a lymphatic drainage massage or treatment immediately beforehand might be worth it.
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