The lymphatic system sits alongside your body’s cardiovascular system and silently helps to look after your general health and wellbeing. It’s a vital part of preventative health and is widely recognised and considered by practicing doctors in Europe and the Far East, but not so much in the UK, until now. A healthy lymphatic system is vital for our survival as it performs three critical functions:
The lymphatic system is the least understood and undervalued system of the body, yet if it stopped working completely, we would die within 24 to 48 hours! A compromised lymphatic system, through poor health or unhealthy lifestyle can lead to a range of issues, from tissue swelling, poor skin tone, cellulite and excess weight, to headaches, joint pain, fatigue and a greater risk of succumbing to other illnesses.
At Dr Medispa in London and Essex, we are dedicated to offering our patients non-invasive and health-giving treatments for optimum health and vitality, both inside and out. We are excited to announce one of our most recent treatments for lymphatic drainage, which is pain-free, relaxing and can be used in conjunction with other facial or body treatments. This revolutionary, clinically-proven treatment is called Body Ballancer®.
Body Ballancer® is the world’s most advanced compression system. A revolution in aesthetic compression therapy, it allows you to have professional lymphatic drainage massage treatments, in the comfort of one of our London or Essex-based clinics, either as a stand-alone treatment or at the same time as having facial treatments. It combines 40 years of medical research, cutting edge technology and clinically-proven results.
The Body Ballancer® uses unique inflating garments, comprising of 24 individual but overlapping chambers, that apply a gentle, or firm massage through inflation and deflation in a gentle wave like motion, mimicking a manual lymphatic drainage massage and delivering a wide range of health and beauty benefits.
The action of the Body Ballancer® accelerates the removal of excess fluids, that contain toxins, waste products and other harmful materials, via the lymphatic system; helping your immune system to keep you in good health.
The massage motion offers a special direction of flow from the base of the limb to the torso, increasing circulation and gently but thoroughly decongesting problem areas such as the hips, thighs and buttocks (Ballancer® pants) and upper arms (Ballancer® jacket) and helping you improve and maintain a healthy lymphatic system. This reduces the appearance of cellulite, improves skin tone, reduces volume in areas of the body which are prone to water retention, and reduces muscle soreness after exercise. All of this whilst supporting better digestion, boosting immune function and reducing stress, with its gentle, rhythmic action, leaving you feeling good inside and out.
The Body Ballancer® offers a wide range of health and beauty benefits which includes:
Unlike an ordinary massage, where a therapist is usually working deep within the muscle tissues in a firm motion, lymphatic drainage massage with the Body Ballancer® targets the lymphatic vessels and nodes, which sit just under the skin. This means that a lymphatic drainage massage with the Body Ballancer® only requires a light layer of pressure to move the fluid through.
This all depends on your individual needs and requirements. If your goal is to reduce water retention, you may only require one session in order to see a significant reduction in bloating and puffiness. However, if you have more long-term goals, such as minimising cellulite or improving skin texture, a series of treatment sessions will most likely be required. Our team of practitioners will discuss your unique goals in your initial consultation and provide you with a recommended treatment plan, so you can achieve the results you are seeking.
A treatment with the Body Ballancer® is a gentle, pleasant and relaxing massage. In many cases we find our patients become so relaxed that they fall asleep! It’s worth taking in to consideration however, that you may feel slightly sore or tender after your Body Ballancer® treatment. This is completely normal and is simply a sign that the lymphatic system has been stimulated to promote inner healing.
Acute inflammation, caused by bacteria, viruses and poisons are contraindications. Therefore, it’s important to attend a no obligation consultation, prior to this treatment, so that we can assess your medical history and confirm the treatment would be safe for you to undergo.
To prepare yourself for your Body Ballancer® treatment you should drink plenty of water. This should be continued after your treatment session too. Avoid eating one hour before the treatment and reduce your intake of salty foods, sugar and alcohol before and after the session, for best results. Pre-treatment preparation and aftercare will be discussed with you in your initial consultation at one of our Dr Medispa clinics.
Immediate results can include a general feeling of lightness and deep relaxation. Fluid drainage can occur 24 to 48 hours, after your treatment.