24/04/2026
Brazilian lymphatic drainage ✨
I’ve seen a lot of talk recently about whether this treatment should hurt. The answer is no! You shouldn’t be in pain for this treatment at all. This isn’t a ‘no pain no gain’ scenario.
Manual lymphatic drainage is usually a very feather light treatment, as the lymph vessels sit just 2mm under the skin. Any firmer and you the start to compress the lymphatic vessels.
Brazilian lymphatic drainage works slightly differently, in that therapists target the deeper lymph vessels as well as aiming to break down fatty deposits and cellulite etc, hoping for a more sculpted and contoured result. You might find pressure deeper on the stomach as we stimulate the digestive system too, which sits deeper under the skin.
However it is SO important to know that everyone’s results will be so different and to not be disappointed by this. Visual results depend on a few factors such as • how much lymph fluid there actually is (as opposed to body fat or a combination of the two) • how hydrated you are • how much movement you do • how much processed foods/salty foods/alcohol you have before/after treatment • how often you have treatments • how much lymphatic drainage you do at home
Even if you don’t see huge visual results after one session, lymphatic drainage is SO much more than what you can see through the skin. It’s a process, a very powerful process, but one that has so many health benefits too.
The idea isn’t to use the tools as forcefully as possible, but to use them as a helping hand to achieve optimal drainage. So if you’re worried about having a treatment because you think it’ll hurt, then you won’t find that here! If any tools feel uncomfortable, just let your therapist know and they can ease back the pressure or switch out for another wooden tool.
If you’re having this treatment before a special event or occasion, I’d recommend having it 2-3 days beforehand ✨
