Manual lymph drainage is a pumping massage technique that activates the lymphatic system. This massage technique stimulates oedema areas. The special grips can be applied to all parts of the body and with different techniques, optimising the treatment for everyone.
Frequently asked questions about lymphatic drainage Make an appointmentWith a gentle pumping movement of the hands, the fine network of lymph vessels directly under the skin in the oedema area is stimulated. The skin therapist uses special grips, so-called oedema and fibrosis grips, to treat the skin and the underlying tissue with lymphatic vessels in a very targeted way.
With oedema grips, the skin therapist guides the excess fluid through the tissue to a place where it is more easily absorbed. With fibrosis grips, the skin therapist makes hardened tissue (fibrosis) more supple, so that the fluid flows through it more easily and the painful stiffness is reduced.
Step 11With a gentle pumping movement of the hands, the fine network of lymph vessels directly under the skin in the oedema area is stimulated.
Step 22The skin therapist uses special grips, so-called oedema and fibrosis grips, to treat the skin and the underlying tissue with lymphatic vessels in a very targeted way.
Step 33With oedema grips, the skin therapist guides the excess fluid through the tissue to a place where it is more easily absorbed.
Step 44With fibrosis grips, the skin therapist makes hardened tissue (fibrosis) more supple, so that the fluid flows through it more easily and the painful stiffness is reduced.
Treatments for oedema therapy are subject to specific regulations. Every health insurance company has a fixed rate for these therapies.
In case of a chronic condition, the first 20 treatments are covered by the additional package; from the 21st treatment, the treatments are covered by the basic health insurance.
If there is no supplementary insurance, the first 20 treatments are at your own expense, after which a claim can be made under the basic insurance.
In the event that you have already made a claim on your supplementary package or have used up the maximum number of treatments, because you have had other therapies (physio, exercise), for example, the oedema therapy may also be at your own expense.We advise you to contact your health insurance company for further information at all times.
Skin therapists are readily accessible, which means that you do not need a referral for your first appointment.
If your oedema therapy requires insured care, you will be asked at the time of the first consultation to arrange a referral from your specialist or GP.
Manual lymphatic drainage can be used for the following conditions:
| Edema therapy | 30 minutes | € | 51.00* |
| Fitting of aids | 30 minuten | € | 51.00 |
Special arrangements apply to the above treatments. Every health insurance company has a fixed rate for these therapies.
For chronic conditions, the first 20 treatments are covered by the additional package; from the 21st treatment onwards, the treatments are covered by the basic health insurance. If there is no supplementary insurance, the first 20 treatments are at your own expense, after which a claim can be made under the basic insurance.