In brief
- Heat makes veins swell, which means the body is less able to drain excess fluid from the legs.
- Mechanical lymphatic drainage promotes lymph flow and reduces fluid build-up in the legs.
- The treatment is carried out lying down in a special pair of trousers that works by vacuum, using the BTL-Lymphastim device.
- A single session cost €60; treatment packages and monthly subscriptions were also available.
The summer heat has us firmly in its grip. And even though some of us quite enjoy the hot weather, in others the body reacts to high temperatures not only with sweating but also with swollen, heavy legs. With lymphatic drainage, the Dermacare beauty institute in Vienna offers quick and soothing relief.
Heat encourages swollen legs
On a beach holiday, in the pool or at the lake, the current hot spell rarely bothers us. But our everyday lives are often filled with long periods of sitting or standing. At the same time, we don't have enough time to simply put our feet up, and certainly no desire to exercise in the blazing sun. Then our legs quickly become a swollen, aching problem. The hot temperatures cause veins to swell further, and the body can no longer drain excess fluid efficiently. This is exactly where lymphatic drainage comes in.
Lymphatic drainage against swelling
Lymphatic drainage is ideally suited to helping legs suffering from the heat. The aim of the treatment is to promote the passage of lymph. In other words, the lymph vessels are freed up and can once again collect and carry harmful substances away from the body without difficulty. In this way, excess water accumulations in the legs are also effectively reduced.
A soothing treatment at Dermacare
The mechanical lymphatic drainage at Dermacare is a soothing, relaxing treatment. Patients slip into a special pair of trousers and lie down comfortably on a treatment couch. The trousers then use vacuum to create the desired lymphatic drainage effect. For treating particular problems, such as heavy legs, there are dedicated programmes that the Dermacare experts set on the device. The Vienna institute uses the BTL-Lymphastim, state-of-the-art technology that works with an air pressure between 700 and 1,060 hPa.
Positive side effects
In addition to a much lighter feeling in the legs, mechanical lymphatic drainage at Dermacare offers further possibilities. It can be used to ease cellulite, venous insufficiency and lipoedema. It is also used for detoxification, scar reduction and pain relief in migraine. In addition, it can improve the appearance of the skin and increase the breakdown of colour pigments after tattoo removal. The cost of a single lymphatic drainage session at Dermacare is €60. The institute also offers treatment packages and monthly subscriptions. That way you can get through hot summer days, quite literally, "light on your feet".
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