The body contouring and wellness treatment A-listers swear by
Lymphatic drainage massage has rapidly been growing in popularity over the past few years thanks to a host of A-listers such as Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Hailey Bieber, and Kate Moss all proclaiming themselves fans of its toning and body-contouring effects. But with this specialist form of massage still practised by just a small number of qualified therapists boasting lengthy wait lists, how does the average beauty fanatic keen to try out this treatment get a look in?
Enter the Body Ballancer®. This space-age-looking pair of pants has become a cult favourite amongst stars with Paris Hilton, Jennifer Aniston, and Chrissy Teigen all known to own this DIY compression therapy suit. Thanks to its instant slimming and body contouring benefits a host of British and Hollywood stars looking to get red-carpet ready including Sophie Haboo, Zoe Ball, Frankie Bridge, Jodie Kidd, Gillian Anderson, Julia Roberts and Vanessa Hudgens have all taken to social media to talk all about their experience. But does it really live up to the hype?
In this blog we reveal all the real benefits behind the buzz in our reviews.
The importance of the lymphatic system
The lymphatic system is vast, made up of a complex filtration network of vessels, lymph nodes and organs including the spleen, appendix, tonsils and thymus. These elements work seamlessly to filter and remove excess fluid, together with anything identified as potentially harmful, such as dead cells, pathogens and a raft of other toxins ingested as part of day-to-day living in the modern world.
Unfortunately, illness, stress, poor diet or even a lack of sleep can result in a sluggish system, potentially leading to compromised immune function, fatigue, headaches, acne breakouts, bloating and water retention, poor skin tone, cellulite and even weight gain.
Holistic beauty and wellbeing from the inside out
The Body Ballancer® is a versatile, relaxing yet revitalising compression therapy system that uses the proven principles of manual lymphatic drainage massage. Developed by the world’s leading manufacturer of medical compression therapy devices, the Body Ballancer® provide a fully automated massage that targets the body’s lymphatic system removing toxins and excess fluid and providing numerous benefits including:
- Enhanced immune system function
- Improved appearance of cellulite and skin tone
- Slimming and contouring
- Aiding detoxification and digestion
- Stress reduction
How long does it take for lymphatic massage to make a difference, and for individuals to start seeing genuine results?
This will depend on the issue being treated.
Cellulite and skin tone improvements usually require a course, the usual recommendation being a series of 12 treatments spread over three to four weeks.
Used both pre and post-liposculpture, Body Ballancer® will improve the results of both invasive and non-invasive techniques. One or two sessions right up to the day of the procedure will help boost lymphatic flow and will clear the area of excess fluid. After treatment, a course of 4 or 6 will reduce the bruising and swelling caused by the body’s natural response to the trauma caused to the body tissues; the desired body shape will be achieved faster and with less discomfort.
For bloating and puffiness caused by excess water retention, significant results can be obtained in as little as a single session, with results lasting around 24 hours.
What does it all cost?
Perfect for home use, the Ballancer® Gold is an easy-to-use, reliable and robust system that produces a consistently high-quality lymphatic massage.
The Ballancer® Gold comes with four pre-set massages with adjustable pressure and duration, allowing you to select the treatment you require:
- Pre-treatment plus Ballancer® A massage that starts working on the abdomen to clear the central lymphatics before automatically switching to a more rapid and invigorating wave-like massage.
- Ballancer® Great on its own for treating tired legs and improving circulation.
- Pre-treatment plus Intense A massage that starts working on the abdomen to clear the central lymphatics before automatically switching to the more intensive, sequential massage.
- Intense Great on its own for volume reduction and toning
Priced at £8,500 + VAT the Ballancer® Gold is a substantial investment but considering one treatment with a fully-qualified manual lymphatic massage therapist can start at £150, using the Body Ballancer at home just once a week will pretty much pay for itself in a year saving you money in the long term!
Can I get this as a treatment in a clinic?
The good news for those keen to ‘try before they buy’ or looking for one-off treatments the good news is that there are a number of clinics and spas across the UK offering Body Ballancer lymphatic massages. Treatment costs start at around £70. Visit our where to find us page to see where you can try the treatment in a clinic near you.
