Have you ever stepped on the scale and thought:
“My weight hasn’t really changed, so why do I feel so puffy?”
Your clothes may feel tighter. Your rings may feel snug. Your stomach may look fuller. Your face may even look different in the mirror.
And no – that doesn’t automatically mean you’ve gained body fat.
Puffiness and Fat Are Not the Same Thing
Our bodies naturally contain and move fluid every day. Temporary fluid retention and swelling can make the body feel heavier or look different without representing an increase in body fat.
That’s an important distinction – especially with all the claims circulating online about “detoxing” and losing weight through lymphatic massage.
Lymphatic drainage massage is not a weight-loss treatment and does not melt fat.
What it is designed to do is support the movement of lymphatic fluid using gentle, rhythmic massage techniques.
Your Lymphatic System Has an Important Job
Your lymphatic system is part of the body’s fluid-balance and immune systems.
Unlike your circulatory system, it doesn’t have a heart pumping fluid around the body. Movement, muscle activity and normal lymphatic vessel contractions all contribute to lymph movement.
For people with certain lymphatic conditions or specific types of swelling, professionally performed lymphatic drainage massage may be one component of care.
What Does Lymphatic Drainage Massage Feel Like?
This surprises many first-time clients.
It isn’t deep massage.
The lymphatic vessels we’re targeting are relatively superficial, so the technique is light, slow and rhythmic.
Many clients also find the treatment extremely relaxing.
And Here’s Something We Won’t Promise You…
We won’t tell you that one massage will “flush all the toxins out of your body.”
We won’t tell you lymphatic drainage massage burns fat.
And we won’t tell you it’s a cure for every ache, pain or health problem.
We believe people deserve to understand what they’re receiving and have realistic expectations.
Curious Whether Lymphatic Drainage Massage Is Appropriate for You?
West Hills Lymphatic Drainage Massage Centers offers professional lymphatic drainage massage throughout Long Island.
45-minute sessions | $95 | Discounted packages available.
📍 Huntington • Syosset • Cedarhurst • Dix Hills
📞 631-935-4002
🌐 http://www.westhillscavilipocenter.com
Call us and we’ll be happy to discuss whether lymphatic drainage massage may be appropriate for your needs.
West Hills Cavi-Lipo / Lymphatic Drainage Massage Centers
Huntington • Syosset • Cedarhurst • Dix Hills
631-935-4002
www.westhillscavilipocenter.com
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