Lymphatic Drainage Massage · Summerlin, Las Vegas
Lymphatic Drainage Massage in Las Vegas
Gentle, precise lymphatic drainage designed to reduce puffiness, support recovery, and promote overall wellness — delivered by a credentialed provider at a real medical clinic in Summerlin.
Prefer to ask a question first? Send us a message ↓The Basics
What Is Lymphatic Drainage Massage?
Your lymphatic system is a network of vessels, nodes, and tissues that moves lymph fluid throughout the body. It returns excess fluid, proteins, and waste from your tissues back into your blood circulation while playing a central role in immune function. When lymphatic flow slows down — after surgery, during hormonal shifts, or simply from a sedentary routine — fluid can accumulate, leading to puffiness, swelling, and discomfort.
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a gentle form of massage originally developed by Emil and Estrid Vodder in the 1930s. Unlike deep tissue massage, which targets muscles with firm pressure, lymphatic drainage uses light pressure and slow, rhythmic strokes to encourage lymph fluid movement toward your lymph nodes for natural processing.
The technique follows a specific sequence: your session begins at proximal areas like the neck, underarms, and groin to open the major drainage pathways, then moves outward to the legs, arms, and other areas where fluid has built up. Diaphragmatic breathing may also be incorporated to support drainage through the trunk. This precision — combined with an extremely gentle touch — is what separates professional lymphatic drainage from a standard massage.
Why Patients Choose It
Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage Massage
When performed by a trained provider, lymphatic drainage may support your body in several meaningful ways:
Reduce puffiness & water retention
Many patients find that lymphatic drainage helps move the excess fluid behind a puffy or bloated appearance — supporting a more contoured look and a feeling of overall lightness.
Support post-procedure recovery
After aesthetic treatments, MLD may help manage swelling and improve comfort during healing. Post-surgical recovery — after liposuction, tummy tuck, or BBL — often benefits from structured protocols, though physician clearance is always required first.
Ease fluid shifts during weight loss
Patients on medical weight loss programs sometimes notice changes in water retention and skin laxity. Lymphatic drainage may support the body through those transitions.
Promote deep relaxation
The gentle, rhythmic nature of the work encourages relaxation and may help relieve tension — a sense of well-being beyond the physical benefits.
Encourage circulation & flow
MLD is designed to encourage lymphatic flow and support healthy circulation, helping the vessels move fluid more efficiently through the body.
Support healing after surgery
Clinical research supports a role for manual lymphatic drainage in reducing swelling after surgery. Results vary by individual, and sessions are always coordinated with your surgeon's guidance.
Lymphatic drainage massage is a wellness and recovery service — not a treatment for medical conditions such as lymphedema, cancer-related swelling, or other diagnoses. Benefits reported for wellness uses tend to be temporary and may call for ongoing sessions to maintain.
What We Offer
Our Lymphatic Drainage Services
Wellness Lymphatic Drainage
Gentle sessions focused on reducing everyday puffiness, water retention, and bloating. Whether you're dealing with fluid shifts from travel, hormonal cycles, or simply want to support your body's natural circulation, wellness sessions are built around your comfort and individual needs.
Post-Procedure Recovery Support
Specialized lymphatic drainage for patients recovering from aesthetic treatments like Sculptra, dermal fillers, or body contouring. For post-surgical support — liposuction, BBL, or tummy tuck — sessions are coordinated with your surgeon's protocol and require physician clearance before we begin.
Your Session
What to Expect
Duration
60–90 min
Targeted single-area sessions run 30–45 min
Pressure
Extremely gentle
A slow, rhythmic skin stretch — softer than standard massage
Areas
Face to legs
Face, neck, arms, torso, legs — selected to your goals
Frequency
Weekly–monthly
Recovery protocols may start at 2–3× / week, then taper
Your appointment takes place in a clean, comfortable clinical treatment room at our Summerlin location. Ashiana Khar provides care throughout, beginning with a review of your health history, any surgical history, and your specific goals. She uses gentle, rhythmic movements that follow your body's natural lymphatic pathways — always checking in about your comfort.
The experience is designed to promote relaxation and relief. There is no deep pressure, no discomfort, and no recovery time needed afterward.
Candidacy
Who Benefits Most
A good fit if you're…
- Experiencing puffiness, bloating, or water retention and want support for a more contoured look
- Recovering from an aesthetic procedure or surgery — liposuction, BBL, facelift, or tummy tuck — with physician clearance
- On a GLP-1 weight loss program and noticing changes in skin laxity or fluid retention
- Seeking relaxation, circulation support, and overall wellness
Check with a provider first
Some conditions call for a conversation with your physician before lymphatic massage, including:
- Active infection, including cellulitis
- Untreated blood clots or DVT
- Severe cardiac insufficiency or unstable blood pressure
- Chronic venous, renal, or hepatic conditions under medical management
- Untreated or metastatic cancer
- Open wounds, recent surgery without clearance, or pregnancy (with OB approval)
At Body Balance Medical, we review your full medical history before any treatment to make sure lymphatic drainage is appropriate and safe for you.
The Difference
Why Choose Body Balance Medical
Not all lymphatic drainage providers in Las Vegas are the same. Here's what sets us apart:
A real medical clinic
We operate under full medical oversight — a credentialed clinic, not a typical spa or medspa.
A named, credentialed provider
Ashiana Khar, Licensed Advanced Esthetician, delivers every session with care and expertise in lymphatic technique.
A physical clinic in Summerlin
A real, brick-and-mortar location at 7975 W Sahara Ave #101 — convenient across Las Vegas, Summerlin, and Henderson.
An integrated approach
Because we offer aesthetics, wellness, and medical care under one roof, your lymphatic drainage fits a fuller plan — not an isolated treatment.
Body Balance Medical is LegitScript-certified — independent verification that we meet the standards of a legitimate, compliant healthcare provider. Transparent pricing, no hidden fees.Your Provider
Meet Your Provider
Advanced Esthetics · Body & Wellness
Ashiana Khar
Licensed Advanced Esthetician
Ashiana brings a gentle, detail-focused approach to lymphatic drainage and skin health. She tailors every session to your body and goals — and reviews your full history first to keep your care safe and effective. Meet the full Body Balance team →
Build a Fuller Plan
Treatments That Pair Well
Lymphatic drainage works well as part of a broader wellness or recovery strategy. Many of our patients combine it with:
- Post-Sculptra and dermal filler recovery — gentle support that may help reduce swelling after collagen-stimulating treatments
- Medical weight loss programs — as your body changes, lymphatic drainage may help address fluid shifts and skin concerns
- IV nutrient therapy — hydration and nutrient support complement the circulation benefits of MLD
- Comprehensive post-procedure recovery — combining drainage with compression garments and surgeon-directed protocols
- Our broader aesthetic and body treatments — supportive care after contouring or sculpting
How It Works
Our Process
01
Comprehensive Assessment
Ashiana reviews your goals and medical history — including any procedures or conditions — to identify contraindications and design a safe plan.
02
A Plan Built Around You
We map the right treatment areas, session length, and frequency. Post-procedure patients receive a protocol aligned with their surgeon's guidance.
03
Professional Treatment
Precise manual technique with gentle pressure, following your body's natural pathways to encourage fluid movement toward the lymph nodes.
04
Ongoing Support
You leave with hydration, movement, and lifestyle guidance to extend your results, plus a follow-up cadence matched to your response.
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Don't see your question? Send us a message ↓How long does a lymphatic drainage session last?
Sessions typically run 60 to 90 minutes for full-body treatment. Targeted sessions for a specific area like the face, neck, or legs may be shorter, around 30–45 minutes. Your initial visit also includes assessment and planning time.
How often should I get lymphatic drainage massage?
It depends on your goals. Wellness patients often benefit from weekly or monthly sessions. For post-procedure recovery, many protocols start at 2–3 sessions per week during early healing, then taper to weekly and eventually as-needed. Ashiana will recommend a schedule during your assessment.
Does lymphatic drainage massage hurt?
No. It uses extremely gentle, light pressure — far softer than deep tissue or standard therapeutic massage. The slow, rhythmic movements are designed to be soothing, and most patients find the experience deeply relaxing.
Is there any downtime after treatment?
There's no downtime. You can resume normal activities right away. Some patients feel energized, others feel deeply relaxed — both are normal. We recommend staying well-hydrated afterward to support continued lymphatic flow.
Can lymphatic drainage help with weight loss?
Lymphatic drainage is not a weight loss treatment. It may help reduce bloating and water retention, which can create a more contoured appearance and a feeling of lightness. For patients on a medical weight management program, it can be a supportive complement — alongside healthy habits, not a substitute for them.
Patient Reviews
What Our Patients Are Saying
Real reviews from Body Balance Medical patients — aesthetics, body treatments, and wellness care at our Summerlin clinic.
Get Started
Ready to Begin?
Take the first step toward better lymphatic health at Body Balance Medical. Our LegitScript-certified clinic in Summerlin offers expert lymphatic drainage from Licensed Advanced Esthetician Ashiana Khar — with the medical oversight and individual attention of a real clinical team.
7975 W Sahara Ave #101, Las Vegas, NV 89117
Serving Summerlin, Henderson, and greater Las Vegas.
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