Lymphatic drainage refers to the process by which lymph, a clear fluid that contains white blood cells, is circulated and drained through the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a network of vessels, nodes, and organs that plays a crucial role in the immune system and in maintaining fluid balance within the body. Also known as a detox massage lymphatic drainage is a form of massage that involves gentle, rhythmic strokes to stimulate lymphatic vessels and enhance drainage whilst reduce swelling or fluid retention in specific areas of the body. Overall, lymphatic drainage is important for the body's immune function, waste removal, and maintaining proper fluid balance.

Lymphatic drainage has many benefits such as reducing water retention and toxins as well as speeding up metabolism, boosting your immune system, reducing swelling, aiding digestion, stimulating circulation, relieving stress and helping circulation.

Lymphatic drainage is highly recommended after surgery both cosmetic and general because it improves circulation, draining away toxins and dead cells, accelerates healing which gives a faster recovery with less chance of complications. It is effective in preventing fibrosis and eliminates bruises and swelling quicker. Lymphatic drainage can be tailored to individual needs and specific surgical procedures ensuring a personalised approach to your recovery.

Yes, it is both safe and effective when carried out by a specifically trained professional qualified in post surgical aftercare and lymphatic drainage treatment. Not only is post-surgery massage safe, it's highly effective in aiding post surgical recovery and assisting with gaining optimal surgery results after cosmetic surgery procedures in particular.

At the Sculptress a bespoke plan will be created for you based on your specific needs and also dependent on a number of factors such as your specific body type, the your surgical procedures you had and overall health, your doctors recommendations, how fast your recovering and the extent of your swelling along with your own personal goals.

Yes. Our Sculptess signature Lymphatic Drainage method can help reduce and improve bloating can often be caused by excess fluid retention in the abdominal area, lymphatic drainage helps to remove excess fluid. Lymphatic drainage also reduces inflammation. If bloating is related to inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, lymphatic drainage may help reduce this inflammation, leading to decreased bloating. Lymphatic drainage also support the overall function of the digestive system, therefore improving lymphatic flow in the abdominal area, it can help alleviate discomfort associated with digestive issues that contribute to bloating

Wood therapy is a form of non-surgical body contouring and is a great way to help drain excess fluid from the body, break down fat, reduce cellulite, tighten skin, and create definition.

At the Sculptress a bespoke plan will be created for you based on your specific goals, however to break down fat at least 6 sessions are advised for noticeable changes in body contouring, including flattening the stomach. Sessions are often spaced out over several weeks, with adjustments made based on how your body responds. Everyone's body is different, and factors such as body fat percentage, muscle tone, and skin elasticity will affect how quickly you see results.

We only recommend to avoid heavy meals at least 1 hour prior to your session.