Brazilian lymphatic drainage massage

It’s a more firm and targeted form of lymphatic drainage massage – most often used as part of post-cosmetic surgery recovery.

It helps your body move fluid more effectively, which can assist with swelling, water retention and general post-op discomfort.

The strokes are deeper, the pace is slightly faster and the aim is practical: encourage movement of excess fluid, reduce puffiness and support healing.

A Brazilian lymphatic drainage treatment can be especially helpful for those who have had cosmetic surgery.

The treatment is also recommended for those who would like to reduce water retention, swelling or cellulite, or those who would like a relaxing, stress relieving massage.

Don't book if:

• You're pregnant; try a specialist pregnancy treatment instead which you can have after your first trimester.

• You have an active infection or blood clots, diabetes, an immunodeficiency disorder, epilepsy, a heart condition or pacemaker, or if you’re taking anticoagulant medicines. If you’d like to go ahead with treatment anyway, you’ll need to get written permission from your GP

It’ll depend on what your body needs, but typically:

1. Legs and feet: To reduce swelling and improve circulation, especially in the thighs, calves and ankles.

2. Arms and hands: To help with fluid retention and stimulate lymph nodes in the armpits.

3. Back: Particularly along the spine and around the shoulder blades to encourage lymphatic flow.

4. Neck and shoulders: To target the lymph nodes in the neck and reduce tension.

5. Face: To reduce puffiness and improve lymphatic drainage around the jawline and cheeks.

6. Abdomen: This is a key area for stimulating the lymphatic system.

Your pro will use a mix of gentle, rhythmic strokes and firmer pressure to move lymph fluid toward the lymph nodes, promoting detoxification and reducing swelling throughout the body.

They’ll avoid any areas you don’t want worked on – just let them know.

In short: pressure and purpose.

Manual lymphatic drainage is very light, slow and sometimes relaxing. Brazilian lymphatic drainage is firmer, more hands-on and often used after a surgery to help with swelling and fluid movement.

Our standard Brazilian lymphatic drainage massage lasts 60 minutes including set up and consultation time, and will target key areas. For a full-body treatment, please choose the 75-minute option.

Your therapist may recommend extending your treatment if they feel you'd benefit from a longer session.

For an at-home Brazilian lymphatic drainage massage, wear comfortable and loose-fitting clothing. Before treatment, your therapist will give you privacy to undress to your underwear and cover yourself with a towel.

Everyone’s recovery is different, but we recommend booking a course of 6 to 12 sessions. Your pro can suggest a plan based on your needs and how far along you are in the healing process.

Yep, that’s what it’s for! But only once your surgeon has confirmed it’s safe. BLD is commonly used after procedures like:

• Liposuction

• Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)

• BBL

• Breast augmentation

It’s not a cure-all, but it can help make the recovery process more comfortable and reduce lingering swelling.

Our prices reflect the cost of living in each area to make sure Urban pros earn fairly. They also vary by time of day/week:

Off-peak hours:

Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM to 6:59 PM

Peak hours:

Monday to Friday: 7:00 PM to 10:59 PM
Saturday and Sunday: All day (7:00 AM to 10:59 PM)

Brazilian lymphatic drainage massage is only available in London and the South East.