The benefits of lymphatic drainage are numerous: among them, elimination of toxins, regulation of body fluids, improvement of return circulation, increase of defenses, control of blood pressure, improvement of lymphatic circulation and renal function.

This technique should be performed by a qualified and accredited professional as its use is very beneficial but performed without a good praxis could worsen the symptoms. In some cases its application is not recommended due to circumstantial or chronic alteration of the state of the skin and physiological structures of the body. Applying this technique in these cases could generate undesirable consequences, such as acute infections/inflammation, thrombophlebitis or heart failure problems, hyperthyroidism, hypotension or acute oncological processes.