Healthline: The Latest Weapon Against Puffy, Dull Skin
The lymphatic system is a crucial part of your immune system. Through a network of hundreds of lymph nodes, it drains fluid called lymph to be transported back into your bloodstream. It also removes bodily waste and carries white blood cells that help prevent infection.
Lymphatic drainage treatments accelerate the absorption and transportation of lymphatic fluids which contain toxins, bacteria, viruses, and proteins,” says certified lymphedema therapist Lisa Levitt Gainsley.
Traditionally, it’s been used to treat lymphedema, a condition marked by chronic swelling that can occur after lymph node removal.
But in recent years, some have started incorporating facial lymphatic drainage into their beauty regimen as a weapon against puffy, dull complexion and skin irritation. Some have gone so far as to call it a nonsurgical facelift.
Levitt Gainsley notes that the treatment is also helpful for conditions such as acne, eczema, and digestive disorders.
