Do Facial Lymphatic Drainage Massages Actually Do Anything?
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Loading... - Peter Larsen
- 30 Jan 2023
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Lymphatic drainage face massages are trending on TikTok—yielding some curiously dramatic before-and-afters—and popping up on spa menus from coast to coast. Like most wellness trends, their purported benefits sound great on paper (er, screen): Decreased puffiness, glowing skin…sold! But are these fresh-faced effects legit or overblown? (Is the sculpted jawline in that TikToker’s video really a result of massage?) And is there even a difference between a lymphatic facial massage and a regular one?
We tapped three experts (all of whom, spoiler alert, had a slightly different take on the topic) to weigh in. Here’s what they had to say re: what a facial lymphatic drainage massage can and can’t do for your skin, and how to try it on yourself, if you’re so inclined.
First, let’s talk about the lymphatic system.
Before we can get to the “drainage massage” part of things, it’s helpful to understand what the lymphatic system is and the purpose it serves. Read More…
