Swelling Reduction
That feeling of a heavy body, tired legs and a bloated belly at the end of the day has a name: fluid retention. And there is relief — often right in the first session.
Understand what is behind it
There are days when the body simply feels heavy. The legs tire, the ring feels tight, the belly gets bloated and the outfit that fit in the morning bothers you by afternoon. This sensation of swelling is more common than you might think and greatly affects well-being — it gives the impression that the body is not yours in that moment.
Swelling, or fluid retention, happens when the lymphatic system cannot adequately drain the fluids that build up between the tissues. Several factors encourage it: poor circulation, a diet high in sodium, a sedentary lifestyle, hormonal changes, long periods standing or sitting, and even the heat of Fortaleza. It is no coincidence that swelling tends to vary throughout the day.
It is important to make the distinction: swelling is fluid, tends to fluctuate and responds quickly to the right stimulus — unlike localized fat, which is a fixed deposit. Understanding what predominates in your case is what guides the care.
The most modern and effective options
At Instituto Splendore, swelling reduction brings together techniques that reactivate circulation and lymphatic flow. Manual Lymphatic Drainage, with gentle, rhythmic movements, channels the accumulated fluids toward the lymph nodes and reduces the edema; the Thermal Blanket uses heat to activate circulation and enhance the drainage; and Vacuum Therapy, through controlled suction, performs a deep massage that stimulates the lymphatic system. Together, they promote quick relief and that lightness many people feel from the very first sessions.
Because each body retains fluid for different reasons, the protocol is exclusive and personalized, put together during the assessment consultation with Dr. Chris Marchetti's team, which identifies the factors involved and the most affected areas. The sense of lightness is usually immediate, but the best results come with consistency — and with hydration, reduced sodium and movement to prolong the well-being.
Technologies and methods we may combine
The ideal combination is defined in your assessment consultation.
Here, no treatment is off-the-shelf
There is no single formula. In the assessment consultation, Dr. Chris Marchetti studies your case — your body, your routine and your goal — and designs the exclusive combination of technologies, methods and protocols that makes sense for you.
Questions about Swelling Reduction
What is the difference between swelling and localized fat?
Do I feel results right in the first session?
Does lymphatic drainage help with weight loss?
Does the swelling come back afterwards?
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Shall we take care of you?
Give your body its lightness back. Schedule your assessment consultation with Dr. Chris Marchetti's team and discover the ideal protocol to reduce swelling and retention.