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People with lymphedema need to compensate for an impaired lymphatic system that does not properly move lymph fluid. This accumulation of excess fluid leads to swelling called “edema.” This swelling is more than just water. It can contain cell waste, bacteria, viruses, and even cancer. Uncontrolled or stagnant edema that is not regularly decongested causes chronic inflammation that leads to the buildup of collagen fibers, causing hardening of the tissue. This is called lymphostatic fibrosis.

Lympha Press uses a garment with air-filled “chambers” to apply a special compression and release sequence to the area being treated. The air chambers are inflated to a precise pressure. They also deflate in a sequence that stimulates the lymphatic capillaries to absorb lymph fluid. The compression and release sequence also stimulates the lymph vessels to propel the fluid out of the area, decongesting it of stagnant lymph fluid. Lymph nodes process the lymph fluid so that it can safely leave the body as urine.

Yes. Remove your compression garments and use your Lympha Press over loose, comfortable clothing. You can use your Lympha Press in the morning before putting on stockings, or in the evening after removing them. Lympha Press should not be used over bare skin. Socks and sweatpants for legs or a long-sleeved T-shirt for arms work well as a liner.

Your therapist may ask you to stimulate the lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, and groin before and after a Lympha Press treatment using self-manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) techniques. It is always important to consult with a qualified lymphedema therapist to learn any manual techniques for your lymphedema. Deep diaphragmatic breathing during the treatment is also very helpful to facilitate lymphatic function.