Lymphatic Drainage Downtown Los Angeles

What is Lymphatic Drainage

Lymphatic drainage is a method that improves health and free-flowing lymphatic system, which plays a crucial role in removing toxins from healthy cells and tissues and excess fluid, waste materials and dead blood cells. Being part of the immune system, the lymphatic system fights infections, destroys pathogens and filters waste. A Los Angeles lymphatic drainage procedure can enhance the functioning of the lymphatic system and other systems in the body like circulatory, respiratory and endocrine.

Lymphatic drainage has been known to help lessen against catching a cold, among other health benefits. It boosts the natural drainage of the lymph with certain pressure and circular motions to stimulate the lymph flow. When you increase the lymph flow, you also bump up the function of the immune system.

Your Consultation

When you come for a visit, you will get an opportunity to ask all of your questions and reveal your concerns about a procedure. You will find out what experience your surgeon has in lymphatic drainage and the process of the procedure, including anesthesia. You should expect to know the recovery time and what your expectations should be for improvement after your surgery.

After going over your health history, we will recommend the right procedure for you. It will be reassuring to know what to expect and feel good about making the right decision for your procedure and get the best results possible.

Your Procedure

There are several possible procedures when it comes to lymphatic drainage. A manual lymphatic drainage is a superficial massage that accelerates circular motions to stimulate the lymph flow. With increase lymph flow, the immune system also moves better.

The presso-massazh procedure breaks down into two versions. The barokompressiony massage uses pressure that decreases the current of lymph and the penetration of gases through walls of capillaries allowing the cells of the skin to bring in more oxygen. The pulse lymphatic drainage impacts certain parts of the body with positive and negative pressure expanding the elasticity of walls of blood and lymphatic vessels and open up the blood supply of various systems.

A vacuum therapy manipulates certain parts of the skin and influences it with negative pressure. The procedure improves the circulation of liquids. The key is not to use too much pressure or irks injuring the skin leading to bruises.

Myostimulation is carried out with a small electric current with sensors connected to wires in certain parts of the body. The electricity bolsters the acceleration of the lymph movement by ten times or more.

Your Recovery

You may feel tired after a lymphatic drainage treatment in Los Angeles given the focus of the treatment is about flushing out your system. It is normal to feel exhausted afterwards and want to lie down for a while. Your body just needs time to adapt to the changes. You may get a bandage for the area of the treatment or wear a compression garment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are You a Good Candidate for Lymphatic Drainage?

Anyone in good overall health can be a good candidate for lymphatic drainage. However, it may be best to avoid the procedure if you have acute inflammation or infection on the swollen area, have an active malignant tumor, thrombosis or any major heart problems.

What Are the Risks of Lymphatic Drainage?

Lymphatic drainage is usually pain-free and has no side effects except possible bruising in the area that firm pressure was applied. Diabetics may experience other side effects since the treatment can affect blood sugar.

What Are the Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage?

There are a number of benefits from getting a lymphatic drainage treatment:

• Reduce stress
• Encourage relaxation
• Rejuvenation of the skin
• Help clearing acne rashes
• Supports a healthy immune system
• Reduce swelling after an injury or fight off a cold
• Elimination of cellulitis
• Prevention against varicosity
• Expulsion of inflammation caused by traumatic damages to the skin
• Even aids with sleeping for people with chronic fatigue syndrome