Lymphatic drainage massage or LDM is a very gentle and rhythmic massage where excess fluids are moved away from the body tissues towards the lymph nodes and purified by white blood cells, therefore stimulating the immune system. Not only will LDM increase blood circulation to improve skin appearance, it can also help minimize the formation of scar tissue and reduce swelling from injuries or cosmetic surgeries. LDM is not (or should not be) painful.  It is highly recommended after cosmetic surgeries such as abdominoplasty (tummy tucks) and breast augmentations to allevieate any discomfort that comes with the swelling associated with the procedure. LDM can be very effective in helping to speed up recovery time from any injuries and/or surgeries as well.  So simply put, LDM:

• enhances the immune system by stimulating the lymph nodes, therefore increasing the production of white blood cells (WBC's)
• increase blood circulation which in turn helps improve recovery time after an injury or surgery
• helps break up scar tissue to improve mobility
• reduce swelling to affected areas especially after a cosmetic surgery such as tummy tucks and breast augmentations