What is facial drainage and 7 benefits for your skin

Facial drainage is a constant subject among beauty influencers, mainly because it activates blood circulation and gives that delicious feeling of relaxed skin. To learn all about this method, see the full article!

What is it and what is it for?

We spoke with Leonardo Abrucio (CRM 66591), a dermatologist at BP – A Beneficência Portuguesa de São Paulo, who pointed out how facial drainage works on the skin. Understood as a massage technique, it is used for specific purposes, bringing improvements to the face.

According to Leonardo, the facial drainage procedure helps to eliminate toxins, activate blood circulation, reduce swelling, firm the skin and improve its appearance. So, check out the best benefits, selected by the dermatologist.

7 amazing benefits of facial drainage

• Helps delay aging by aiding collagen and elastin synthesis;
• Improves blood circulation and tissue oxidation;
• Helps eliminate toxins, through drainage by the lymphatic system;
• Reduces facial swelling and reduces eye bags;
• Smoothes surface stains;
• Reduces facial expression lines and the possibility of bruising after surgery;
• Treatment that relaxes and helps to reduce stress.

The dermatologist makes a caveat that facial drainage does not replace daily skin care prescribed by a professional, such as the use of products to clean the face, photoprotectors with anti-aging agents, moisturizers and products with a renewing and antioxidant action.

Also, if you want tips on how to do facial drainage at home, check out what we prepared for you next!

How to do facial drainage at home

We have selected the most complete videos on the subject, for you to learn how to do facial drainage at home, with professional guidance.

Lymphatic facial drainage class

On the Faculdade Ibeco channel, you will find a video lesson that teaches the step by step of lymphatic drainage on the face. The procedure proposes drainage of the lower and upper part of the face. It is worth checking!

Face drainage step by step

Here, beautician Gabi Tuller teaches in a practical class how to perform drainage on the face, for treatment before and after surgical interventions, in addition to improving acne and rosacea, paying attention to the right type of pressure. Watch the full video to learn the full procedure.

How to do facial drainage to eliminate fluid retention

In the video, the professional performs the drainage on her own face, teaching how to do the correct procedure to eliminate excess liquids, which favor swelling. The step by step is very well described and accompanied by several tips.

Drainage after bichectomy

In the video, the physical therapist specialist in ATM Dysfunction and Facial Drainage, explains the importance of performing the drainage after doing the bichectomy and teaches the step by step. According to her, this method is important because it helps to recover all the tissue. Check out!

Postoperative drainage of rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is a very common surgery in Brazil, but care must be taken after performing it. In this video, Luciana Feitosa, a specialist in aesthetics, teaches the drainage procedure to reduce bruises and swollen areas resulting from surgery.

According to the Dermatologist, to present results, facial drainage must be performed at least once a week, performed by a specialist. If done at home, we must cherish smooth and delicate movements, through training by a professional.

Cautions and Contraindications

“Facial drainage should preferably be done by a qualified professional, with light and circular movements across the face, towards the lymph nodes”, points out the dermatologist.

It is worth mentioning that it must be combined with skin care and other treatments. This type of procedure is complementary to medical treatments, being contraindicated for allergic and highly sensitized skins.

Drainage can be done in the neck, chest and face itself, providing more elasticity and helping to delay aging. To learn more about this type of technique, also see the benefits of lymphatic drainage!