10/12/2026
Cool Fact::
The skin color changes after a lymphatic drainage massage because the manual stimulation rapidly increases local blood circulation while simultaneously clearing away trapped, stagnant fluids from the tissue.
Depending on your baseline skin tone and how your body responds to the session, this color shift can manifest in a few different ways.Why Your Skin Shifts Colors
Mild Pinkness or Redness: The physical manipulation of the tissue—even with the light, rhythmic strokes used in lymphatic massage—triggers vasodilation. Blood vessels dilate, rushing fresh, oxygen-rich blood to the surface. This temporary flush usually fades within an hour.
Brightened or Lightened Complexion: When lymphatic fluid stagnates, it causes puffiness and gives the skin a dull, sallow, or “tired” look. Moving this fluid out reduces cellular pressure. This allows more uniform light reflection and reveals a clearer, “glowing” skin tone
This Client is 7 Months Post Op and • I started working with her on & Off since February ish.
The Majority of this Session was spent on the Abdominal area / Supine Upperbody Work , At the next session we will Continue needs on her lowbody & backside / Prone position.
Today we tested the tools on the Lowbody • Special Thanks to KM for being my Model 🫶
Picture One: Before & After - Arms by Side
Picture Two: Before & After - Arms Above Head
Picture Three: Backside Before & After
Picture Four: Left Leg Before Vs Right Leg After
Picture Five: Front Side Lowbody Vs Backside Lowbody
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10+ Years Massage Experience • Spa - Medical - Sports •
Chrystal LaFontaine, LMT
829 Greenville Ave , 202, Staunton VA 24401
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