Lymph Drainage

Lymph drainage is a system that facilitates the removal of accumulated edema in the body, and that carries nutrients to cells and tissues, and provides renewal of the body.

It increases the body’s resistance by increasing the lymph fluid and also has the ability to terminate the body pain. The treatment creates the regeneration by removing the toxins accumulated in the lymphatic system.

The Lymphatic System

The lymphatic system consists of lymph vessels, lymph glands and lymph fluid. The lymph fluid contained in the lymph vessels is filtered by the lymph glands and works in complete harmony.

The lymphatic system regulates the immune system, removes toxins and edema accumulated in the body. We can strengthen the lymphatic system, which keeps us healthy and protects our resistance by working silently in our body, with lymph drainage application.

Which Cases the Lymph Drainage is Implemented for?

• Cellulite treatment
• Edema and toxin removal
• Varicose veins treatment
• Elimination of constipation and indigestion problems
• Menopausal symptoms
• Anxiety
• Treatment of chronic fatigue
• Insomnia treatment
• Lymph drainage can be applied to support weight loss treatments.

How is the Lymph Drainage Implemented?

Lymph draiange therapy is based on the massage principle such as G5 massage and is applied with the help the device that has the same name with the implementation. The patient is wrapped in thin socks and the feet, legs and abdomen are wrapped. The massage device applies light and rhythmically pressure starting from the fingertips upwards, at regular intervals. In this way, the lymph drainage massage device provides resistance by accelerating the  white fluid circulation, which feeds the cells in the application zone.

What are the Effects of the Lymph Drainage Implementation?

• It provides resistance to the lymphatic system.
• It accelerates the white liquid circulation.
• It eliminates cellulite appearance by breaking down the accumulated fat between tissues.
• It relieves the body, reduces the stress.
• It increases the amount of oxygen in the cells to make the skin look bright.
• Since it helps to toxin excretion it has detox feature.The sessions of lymph drainage

The durations of the sessions of lymphatic drainage, which can be combined with different treatments, is between 20-25 minutes. For successful results, 10-15 sessions applied at 2-3 day intervals  are recommended.

Who is Not Suitable for Treatment

The treatment that has no side effects can not be implemented to; pregnant women or to the women who have had cesarean within less than two months ago, and to the people who gave birth  less than 45 days ago, patients with high blood pressure, patients suffering from hormonal disorders, patients with diabetes, patients with hemorrhage, people who have undergone chemotherapy, people with problem of thickness of capillaries  and bone thinning.

What can be Done to Support the Lymphatic System

• If you have to stand for a long time, frequently rising and falling on tiptoes will support the flow of lymph fluid in the lower leg.
• By moving your arms during the day, you can prevent the lymph fluid from being pulled downwards.
• Exercise promotes an increase in lymph fluid. Walking and cycling are the best exercises to increase lymph fluid.

Recommendations to Prevent Edema Formation

• One of the main causes of edema is gravity. The lymph fluid, which is constantly pulled down due to gravity, will cause edema formation if you remain immobile.
• Tight clothing prevents the flow of lymph fluid in the body from being maintained as it should be. Therefore, not using tight bra straps, underwear, socks and belts will prevent edema formation.
• High-heeled shoes should be avoided if the feet are close to swelling.
• Hot weather triggers swelling in the body. As blood vessels dilate to cool the body, more fluid escapes between tissues.
• Weight gain can lead to increased edema.